Manufacturing Controller

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Controller for a 12-month contract. This role is essential for managing stores and inventory in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and monitoring work packages, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules, and engaging in packing activities. Ideal for those with a background in manufacturing control, this position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for long-term engagement in a pivotal role within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Ability to work on own with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Loading manufacturing cells with requisite jobs according to schedules.
• Packing and receiving tooling, updating computer records.

Skills

Stores experience

Manual handling training

Fork lift truck licence

Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems

Experience with Enterprise Planning System (e.g., SAP)

Ability to follow instructions

Flexibility in shift patterns

Ability to work independently

Job description

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World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

This role requires someone with Stores experience within a manufacturing environment.

Hourly Rate: £25.26 per hour.
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a half.
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Manufacturing Controller Job Description:

The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Packing including the use of hand tools. Receiving and issuing of tooling.
• Updating computer records.
• Kitting activity.
• Loading and unloading of Lorries.

Skillset/experience required:

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative.
• Flexible.
• Manual handling training.
• ESD training.
• Fork lift truck licence.
• Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems.
• Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP.