Materials Controller

Job description

Are you looking to launch and grow your career in Manufacturing? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Materials Controller to join our Manufacturing team based out of our Northgate QLD site. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with production teams and stakeholders across the site.

Advanced data analysis skills, using a range of tools and platforms to interpret operational and inventory data. Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. Demonstrated experience in inventory management within a manufacturing environment. Experience in production reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. High attention to detail and confidence working with data, reconciliations, and process compliance.

Eligible to work in Australia - with full working rights. Complete daily production reporting accurately and on time, ensuring end-to-end batch/lot traceability from materials received to finished product. Support production teams to record daily output and material use correctly, including coaching and practical troubleshooting when issues arise. Reconcile daily production, material consumption, and inventory movements so system records match what happened on the floor.

Maintain accurate inventory records to reduce the risk of stock-outs and protect production continuity. Monitor and improve material issuing and transaction processes to keep inventory and reporting accurate over time. Produce daily/weekly variance reports, investigate significant variances, and clearly explain root causes and recommended actions to site leaders. Recommend and help implement bill of materials (BOM/recipe) updates to improve accuracy and reduce recurring variances.

Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen reporting accuracy, material control, and traceability. Act as the point of contact for shop-floor reporting system issues that can't be resolved by frontline leaders; support training for production users. Complete weekly cycle counts (including cold room and raw materials where required), track quarantined/isolated stock and returns, and manage nonconformance and write-off transactions with correct system adjustments.