Production and Raw Material Control & Information Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

ALHIW Trading PLC, is seeking a detail-oriented Production and Raw Material Control & Information Officer. The role is to collect, record, verify, compare and analyze data on raw materials, production, by-products, waste, warehouse stock and sales. The Officer will track production yield and raw material usage, help identify and reduce waste, and give management accurate, timely reports to support decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Raw Material Receipt and Usage Control

• Record the type, quantity, weight, receiving date and supporting documents of raw materials received at the factory.
• Reconcile receiving documents, warehouse records and the quantities issued to production.
• Compare raw material consumption against production plans and approved usage standards.
• Identify discrepancies between raw material receipts, consumption and remaining stock, and report them to management.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly raw material usage reports.

Production Output and Yield Control

• Collect and record production plans, raw materials used and finished product quantities by product type.
• Calculate raw material-to-finished product yield using approved methods.
• Compare planned and actual output, and report performance variances.
• Flag any deviation from standard yield to the Production Manager for investigation.
• Maintain historical yield data by product type and period.

By-Product and Waste Control

• Identify and record by-products, scrap metal, waste and other production residues.
• Calculate by-product and waste percentages and compare them against set standards.
• Monitor changes in by-product and waste levels across production periods.
• Submit written reports to the Production Manager and senior management when waste exceeds the approved level.
• Record whether by-products are reusable, based on the decision of the responsible technical manager.

Production and Warehouse Reconciliation

• Reconcile produced quantities against warehouse receiving records.
• Compile data on products transferred to the warehouse, held at the factory and ready for sale.
• Work with the responsible officers to resolve discrepancies between production reports, warehouse records and physical stock.
• Keep production transfer documents and warehouse receipts properly filed.

Sales Data Collection and Reporting

• Collect sales data from the Sales Department (product type, quantity sold, date and value).
• Reconcile produced, stored and sold quantities and remaining stock by product type.
• Prepare data for daily, monthly and quarterly sales reports.
• Notify the Sales and Warehouse managers of discrepancies between sales data and warehouse dispatch documents.
• Provide management with decision-support data by comparing sales with production plans and remaining stock.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain production, raw material, by-product, warehouse and sales data in one consistent record system.
• Document data sources, dates, document numbers and supporting evidence.
• Prepare periodic production reports and submit them to management on time.
• Compile data for monthly and quarterly performance reports.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness and timeliness, and keep paper and electronic records according to company procedures.

Analysis and Improvement Recommendations

• Monitor performance indicators for raw material usage, production yield and waste.
• Identify recurring data discrepancies and rising waste trends.
• Recommend data-based improvements for waste reduction, raw material efficiency and production data control.
• Prepare additional analyses for production performance reviews as requested by management.

Collaboration and Other Duties

• Work closely with the Production, Warehouse, and Procurement, Sales, Finance and Quality Control departments.
• Promptly report data gaps and document discrepancies to the responsible officer.
• Comply with company policies, data protection rules and safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in one of the following fields:
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering or Production Technology
• Production Management
• Production Control, Inventory Management or a related technical field
• Accounting, Management or Data Analysis, with additional production control experience

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in production data management, raw material control, warehouse monitoring, production reporting or a related field.
• Experience in a steel factory or manufacturing company is an advantage.
• Experience preparing daily and monthly reports is required.

Technical Skills

• Ability to calculate percentages, production yield and waste figures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, calculations, reporting).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (reports and documents).
• Ability to read and reconcile warehouse receiving and issuing documents.
• Strong skills in identifying and analyzing data discrepancies.
• Ability to present reporting results clearly, in writing and verbally.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicant who meets the requirements are encouraged to apply within 15 days of this announcement by sending your, CV, cover letter, and copies of their educational and work experience documents to alhiwutradingplc@gmail.com: