Manufacturing Analyst: Culinary at Tiger Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION

You are responsible for applying financial and costing analysis expertise to drive continuous improvement in the factory/ manufacturing unit in order to maintain and improve operating efficiencies, reduce cost and improve sustainability. You will also be responsible for the administration around purchasing, HR as well as the stock management process.

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Marble Hall in Mpumalanga

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that paper transaction records are maintained and filed accordingly.
• Training production staff to complete basic system transactions, to ensure that proper governance processes are followed. Assist in developing SOPs in this regard as and when the need arises.
• Assist in identifying and elimination of critical variances in the different cost centres.
• Perform a statistical trend analyses on critical costs.
• Compile, extract all necessary reports from Oracle to assist relevant managers in making decisions as well as all stock management reports.
• Confirming / or executing material issues and returns in accordance with governance guidelines
• Track the financial benefits associated with the various Focussed Improvement projects the site will undertake from time to time.
• Leverages communities of Practice (CoP) for knowledge management and sharing expertise. Maintaining the on-site fixed asset register
• Act as a custodian for the Procure-to-Pay process (all administration and communication with the relevant SSC departments), production management as well as stock management process. Attendance of stock counts is essential.
• Ensure all purchase orders are created and approved as per SOP’s and guidelines.
• Manage Time and attendance through SACO system
• Support the business with HR admin duties, which includes recruitment of seasonal employees, keeping time records, leave administration via HRSSC for non-system users
• Assist employees with day-to-day payroll/ HR queries

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric certificate
• Degree/diploma in costing, administration or related fields. 
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
• Has Payroll / HR Admin experience 
• FMCG experience is preferred
• Proficiency in using Oracle is essential
• Competent in using the SACO system for time keeping, overtime management, time and attendance, etc
• Able to work in a team
• Has a “get work done” approach
• Able to multitask
• Willing to go the extra mile