Manufacturing Controller

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization based in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor for an initial 12-month contract. The role requires stores experience within a manufacturing environment and involves stock control, loading manufacturing jobs, and updating records. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, attention to detail, and have relevant training including manual handling and ESD. The position offers an initial hourly rate of £24.78, increasing to £26.12 after 12 weeks, with overtime availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions and work on own with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns is essential.

Responsibilities

• Stock control and storekeeping including shelf life control.
• Loading manufacturing cells following planned lead and cycle times.
• Packing, receiving and issuing of tooling.

Skills

Stores experience

Attention to detail

Flexible shift patterns

Manual handling training

Use own initiative

PC skills, including EXCEL

Tools

SAP

Fork lift truck

Job description

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: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph. Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50%.

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

Responsibilities

• Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
• 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.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative.
• Flexible.
• Manual handling training.
• Lifting & Slinging training (including overhead cranes).
• ESD training.

Desirable Skills

• PC skills, including EXCEL.
• Fork lift truck licence.
• Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems.
• Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP.