Production Clerk

A very established licensed Medical Device Manufacturer, Distributor & Wholesaler and a trusted provider of high‑quality Printing & Packaging solutions in Cape Town is looking for a Production Clerk. Requirements: Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent 5...

Responsibilities:

DATA CAPTURING & ANALYTICS

• Capture daily production data from shop floor systems, logs and reports
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all production records
• Maintain production databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools
• Verify data integrity and resolve discrepancies with production personnel
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly production reports
• Report on performance against production targets, productivity metrics and efficiency indicators
• Provide structured reporting dashboards for management review
• Analyse production trends and identify deviations from targets
• Highlight underperformance at product, raw material, individual, machine and department level
• Provide actionable insights to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and report on wastage across products, raw materials, individuals, machines and departments
• Track scrap rates, rework and material losses
• Support root cause analysis of excessive waste
• Record and analyse machine downtime, planned maintenance and breakdown incidents
• Track downtime reasons and durations
• Identify recurring issues and trends impacting production
• Support implementation of production KPIs and performance metrics
• Maintain accurate production records
• Improve efficiency through data‑driven insights
• Maintain live data availability
• Provide BEST recommendations for improvements

INVENTORY RECORDS

• Perform periodic stock counts of raw materials and consumables
• Investigate stock variances within 48 hours
• Complete Non‑Conformance forms for all issues within 48 hours
• Maintain accuracy of raw material and consumable stock records at all times
• Place requisitions for raw materials and consumables required for each works order
• Maintain accurate stock records
• Ensure timely reporting and correction of errors
• Prevent production downtime through proactive stock management

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

• Maintain daily housekeeping of the Production area
• Record temperature and humidity readings daily and report weekly or when breaches occur
• Enforce Health & Safety principles including no cellphones in Production, correct PPE and adherence to demarcations
• Report all Health & Safety incidents timeously
• Manage safe disposal of expired and hazardous stock through approved vendors
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment
• Maintain zero Health & Safety incidents

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Maintain product quality and safety throughout the production process
• Document NCAs and ARs were required
• Improve processes and policies to support organisational goals
• Implement departmental procedures and monitor adherence
• Maintain zero audit findings
• Ensure complaints are raised and closed timeously
• Ensure NCAs are raised and closed timeously
• Support continuous improvement through BEST recommendations

TRAINING

• Conduct skills assessments
• Preparing training and skills plans
• Record all training
• Maintain skilled, efficient and knowledgeable staff
• Ensure training information is updated at all times
• Maintain effective communication