Embroidery Planner / Administrator - DurbanFull job descriptionHeadwear24, Africa's largest headwear manufacturer, is seeking to hire a dynamic, organised and highly efficient administrator to handle the administration in its branding departments.JOB PURPOSE:To provide administrative support to the Embroidery and Printing Departments and supply chain activities to ensure the smooth running of the departments.KEY DUTIESAssist in the achievement of the department Key Performance Indicators.Planning of production on the relevant machines – using formulae to calculate throughput time and plan the work on the schedule per individual machine.Data capturing on Excel to ensure that orders are complete – especially as it relates to Manufacturing orders.Placing Purchase Orders for thread, Buckram, PU and EVA and following up on deliveries. Following up on any delays.Maintaining and updating servicing schedules and ensuring machines are serviced 100% according to schedule.Recon of jobs to mitigate risk and minimise losses.Auditing production capacity, comparing the plan with actual production and reporting on anomalies.Reporting on additional compensation for operators working more than one machine using data from score sheets and submitting to payroll.Processing documentation quickly and effectively, liaising with other departments where necessaryGeneral Administration – filing score sheets, weekly stock assessment and adjustment of key raw materials where necessary.Resolving issues and trouble shooting.Attend daily departmental meetings with branding managerCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:Matric / NQF 4 qualification or equivalentA post matric qualification in Office Administration or other relevant field would be advantageous.Experience in a manufacturing environment would be preferable.Excellent grasp of mathematics and a high level of numeracy.Proven track record as an administrator, admin assistant or similar clerical role.Experienced in office management proceduresComputer literate with a high level of proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly Excel) – Working knowledge of Infor M3 (ERP system) and particularly creating Manufacturing Orders would be advantageous.Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles will be a definite advantage.Innovative and meticulous, with a high level of attention to detailAbility to manage own time effectively with a keen sense of urgency.Ability work effectively under pressure within a team environmentHigh level of personal resilienceJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: R8 000,00 - R10 000,00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:Administrative office procedures, practices and equipment: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:Post Matric administrative qualification (Preferred)Application Deadline: 2024/03/25Expected Start Date: 2024/04/01
