Job Advert Summary<\/p>\n
\tGuided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI\u2019s vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.
\n\tNational Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of a Section Head: Production Stores. The successful incumbent will be required for:
\n\tBalancing supply and demand of raw materials required by production using cost effective inventory management principles, warehouse management systems and in accordance with requirements of GMP.
\n\tApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 (matric) with minimum D marks in English, Maths, Science, Biology or EMS
\n\tSupply Chain – Logistics\/Warehousing related tertiary qualification
\n\t6 years\u2019 experience in a GMP warehousing, logistics or related area
\n\tSupervisory experience
\n\tSAP experience preferable<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Ensuring continuity of supply for raw materials for production department by:<\/p>\n
\tReviewing current stock levels and orders on hand in light of current demands and, where required, initiating or reviewing orders.
\n\tLiaising with production departments and Production Planner to review production plan changes and their impact on demand requirements and inventory holding.
\n\tReporting weekly on status of stock holdings for key material stocks as defined by manager.
\n\tCommunicating with buyers relating to raw material requirements and current orders.
\n\tTracking performance of department through lead times associated with goods receipts and quality release periods to avoid bottle necks.<\/p>\n
The effective control of raw materials and in-process stocks by<\/p>\n
\tImplementing and maintaining formal procedures and practices for inventory storage, handling and movement, which are consistent with cGMP and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
\n\tEnsuring SOP\u2019s are reviewed and updated as and when changes to the process occur or annually.
\n\tOngoing training of identified production personnel in the correct procedures for stock management and ordering.
\n\tClose collaboration with end users of materials that are not maintained in the SAP system to mitigate the risk of out of stocks. Collect and update material usage information on a quarterly basis.
\n\tClose collaboration with QC department to ensure inbound material sampling, testing and release takes place timeously.
\n\tOngoing alliance with the Procurement team to ensure alignment with suppliers on open PO\u2019s and supplier deliveries.<\/p>\n
Ensuring the effectiveness of department in stock management by<\/p>\n
\tEnsuring physical stocks are consistent with electronic records.
\n\tRestricting access to inventory storage areas to authorized personnel only.
\n\tInitiating and maintaining ongoing cycle counting, monthly stock counts and annual stock counting to identify and rectify stock variances.
\n\tInvestigating and establishing causes for stock variances.
\n\tAuditing material movement transactions against actual production plans to ensure correctness of captured data.
\n\tComplete and update all material movement registers at the receiving area.
\n\tMonthly reporting on departmental performance in terms of stock turnover, shortages, over stocks and trends.<\/p>\n
Setting and monitoring performance of staff within the department by:<\/p>\n
\tRecommending any operations required outside of normal working hours for prior approval by manager.
\n\tTracking staff attendance, behaviors and practices and addressing any behavior which is inconsistent with company policy and procedures.
\n\tEnsuring compliance of staff to conditions of employment and company policies.
\n\tMeeting regularly with staff to formally review performance and identify future training and development requirements for discussion with manager.
\n\tEnsuring all licenses for operating heavy vehicles are up to date for all operators. And arranging refresher training when licenses are about to expire.<\/p>\n
Assisting with budgeting for Manufacturing by:<\/p>\n
\tOverhead budget planning for own cost centers.
\n\tCAPEX budget planning for departmental needs.<\/p>\n
Internal and External Audit participation by<\/p>\n
\tScheduling and performing department self-audits on a monthly basis.
\n\tEnsure the closing of all CAPA\u2019s identified from each audit in a timely manner.
\n\tReport on the effectiveness of the CAPA\u2019s to ensure re-occurrence of incidents\/findings, does not take place.<\/p>\n
People management<\/p>\n
\tCoordinate and monitor daily team operations and work assignments.
\n\tContribute to staff rostering and operational coverage
\n\tEscalate complex operational and people management matters to management.
\n\tMonitor team individual performance and provide constructive feedback
\n\tSupport staff development through coaching, training and identification as well as onboarding
\n\tManage basic HR processes including attendance, leave and disciplinary matters as instructed
\n\tSupport implementation and adherence on NBI policies and procedures e.g SHE, GMP, HR.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
nbisa.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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