Prochem Manufacturing Coordinator at Bilnor Staffing Solutions

• Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the Watercare sector is seeking a Prochem Manufacturing Coordinator for position in Bellville, WC.  South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade Test Certificate – Controls and Instrumentation (Red Seal)
• 5 years post trade test related work experiences, preferably within water treatment operations
• N3 / NCV 4C&I
• Valid code 08 drivers licence
• Extensive Experience on Siemens PLCs & Adroit SCADA software fault finding and programming
• Experience in Profibus fault finding
• To supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operational activities of the Prochem range, ensuring efficient production, inventory control, procurement, and order fulfilment, while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Production and Manufacturing Coordination

• Plan and schedule production runs with the manufacturing team
• Ensure raw materials are available prior to production
• Monitor batch progress and resolve delays
• Maintain production records (batch sheets, quality controls, COAs)

Inventory and Stock Control

• Monitor raw material and finished goods stock levels
• Maintain minimum stock levels and reorder triggers
• Conduct regular stock reconciliations and investigate variances

Procurement and Supplier Coordination

• Obtain and evaluate RFQs for raw materials and packaging
• Follow up on supplier orders and delivery timelines
• Compare pricing and flag significant increases
• Maintain supplier relationships
• Assist with supplier evaluations and audits

Order Fulfilment & Logistics

• Coordinate customer orders with production and dispatch
• Ensure correct labelling and documentation
• Liaise with transporters and track deliveries
• Resolve delivery and logistics issues

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure batch documentation is accurate and complete
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 QMS process
• Maintain document control (SOPs, specifications, records)
• Basic Quality Control (QC) Testing
• Perform routine quality control tests on raw materials and finished products
• Record and report results accurately
• Identify and escalate out-of-spec results
• Ensure testing equipment is clean, calibrated, and maintained
• Assist with batch release checks

Production Team Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities of the production team inline with the production plan
• Allocate tasks and monitor progress
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety, and quality standards
• Support training of operators and maintain a safe organised work environment
• Escalate performance or operational issues where necessary

Reporting and Admin

• Prepare weekly operations report, include:
• Production vs plan
• Stock Levels
• Orders fulfilled
• Issues/risks

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:
Advantageous:

• Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
• Experience in chemicals or FMCG
• Exposure to ISO or quality management systems
• Basic understanding of inventory/stock control systems

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong planning and time management
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach
• High level of accuracy and accountability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a customer-focused mindset
• Professional, reliable, and consistent

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Business Administration, or related field
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in manufacturing / production / warehouse environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with health and safety practices in a production environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow and enforce processes