Key tasks:

• Ensure all required packaging materials are available just in time to support production.
• Maintain accurate stock cards for all packaging and non-fixed items, updating them promptly after every transaction.
• Liaise with Packaging store manager to prepare and submit weekly requisitions for packaging materials and other controlled items.
• Request raw materials as needed, ensuring proper authorization and timely delivery.
• Oversee issuance of items, tools, and equipment by ensuring proper documentation through issuance forms and books, including signatures and dates.
• Keep all stock records updated and prepare weekly reports on items leaving the packhouse, including reasons.
• Record all receipts of packaging materials into the Veg Manager System and generate Goods Intake Receipts (GIRs).
• Ensure stock balances are accurate and reconciled regularly.
• Maintain and regularly update the packaging specification file.
• Liaise with the packaging Store supervisor and production manager to enforce reorder levels for controlled items (e.g., packaging, chemicals) and ensure compliance.
• Follow the packaging intake procedure when receiving new packaging materials.
• Coordinate with the hygiene team to ensure shallow cleaning of packaging materials before issuing them to QC on the floor.
• Issue packaging materials to the production Supervisor in-charge, ensure retrieval of unused materials after packing, and record all movements accurately.
• Inspect the packaging store to ensure hygienic conditions and advise the hygiene supervisor on corrective actions when necessary.
• Safeguard the security of the store and its contents, working collaboratively with other staff to prevent loss or misuse.
• Adhere to company quality and management system policies.