Engineering Stores Supervisor

GROW A GREAT CAREER WITH THE COMPANY THAT GROWS GREAT BRANDS!

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) and be part of a legacy that has shaped South Africa’s biscuit tradition for over 170 years. With two iconic factories in Isando and Westmead, we produce beloved brands like Bakers Tennis®, Blue Label Marie®, and Choice Assorted®; creating moments of joy for generations of South Africans. At NBL, you’ll work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where innovation, quality, and teamwork thrive.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking an Engineering Stores Supervisor to drive success at NBL Westmead Biscuits in Westmead, Durban. This role supports the engineering team in sourcing and purchasing engineering equipment and services to ensure production continuity. It is accountable for managing engineering stock requirements, ensuring spend transparency, and maintaining accurate engineering material master data.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Maintenance Planner

Key Areas of Impact:

• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemicals, lifting equipment, and lock-out/tag-out procedures).
• Food Safety: Maintain good housekeeping, manage consumable supplies, and ensure compliance with GMP and 5S standards.
• Stock Management: Oversee stock requests, monitor stock levels, manage spare parts and inventory accuracy, and optimize storage space.
• Systems and SAP Management: Use SAP for purchasing, stock management, and inventory control. Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) – generated Purchase Requisitions (PR’s), ensure accurate material data, and manage stock counts.
• People Management: Manage Storeman team, set KPIs, and identify training needs.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• At least 3 – 5 years’ Store Controller / Store Supervisor experience gained in an Engineering Stores environment, ideally within the FMCG / Manufacturing sector

Qualifications and Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric
• Relevant completed tertiary qualification in Inventory Management, Warehousing or related completed 2-year tertiary qualification

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of Bakers® magic!