DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchasing

Sourcing of spares and services from different suppliers/distributors to ensure availability and minimum downtime on machinery, plant and equipment.
Requesting quotations for various items (spare parts) and services as vendors require.
Analysing collected quotations to determine the ideal vendor to supply in liaison with the Maintenance Manager.
Obtaining approvals for purchases by preparing local requisitions and raising LPOs for signature before dispatching them.
Following up on the goods and services and expediting the whole purchasing process
Receiving ordered goods, checking for quality, quantity, and specifications where necessary.

Issuance and Storage

Issuing goods, spares, tools, and related items and recording them according to their respective records.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of all transactions and paperwork within the stores.
Issuing moulds and ensuring proper mould management records are in place.
Making sure that no mould is lying on the factory floor
Ensure all moulds received from the mould maker have been checked to confirm that all accessories are intact.
Receiving and signing mould requisitions and maintenance work order form
Issuing mould to production machine as per the mould requisition forms
Storing moulds after cleaning and signing of maintenance work order form to confirm the status of the mould before the next run
Ensuring that proper mould accessories have been issued to the correct machine/mould

Planning

Preparing the annual maintenance schedule and monitoring it
Préparation of external services and coordinating with the maintenance manager
Take regular stock of the store and maintain accurate stock data for reference.
Take regular stock of mould both in mould stores and in repair stores.

Maintenance

Perform basic maintenance checks on moulds and accessories before and after each production cycle.
Blow out dust and water with compressed air for mould storage to prevent rust.
Examines moulds, connectors and hardware for proper functionality
Liaise with the Maintenance Engineer and report any moulds with electrical, mechanical or modification issues to be attended to in-house or sent to an external mould maker for repairs

Working Area /Health and Safety

Follow plant and departmental safety
Ensure the working area (floor) is free from oils and water.
Make sure that the mould-lifting crane and chains are in proper working condition.
Making sure that crane rails and wheels are well-greased and lubricated

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

High school qualifications with at least a grade C+
Diploma in Stores or Procurement, Purchasing
At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in a plastic company and has worked as a store clerk or purchasing officer.
Basic knowledge of computer skills
Ability to complete tasks and a faster learner
Basic understanding of manufacturing Environment/procedures
An individual who is able to ride a motorcycle