Manufacturing Controller

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Henlow is recruiting a Manufacturing Controller to manage inventory and stores. Candidates should have experience in a stores environment, possess a FLT Licence, and have skills in attention to detail and flexibility. This initial 12-month contract includes standard hours with possible overtime, and the role is on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Experience with manual handling and lifting equipment.
• Fork lift truck licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage issues, receipts and inventory in a stores environment.
• Control and monitor work packages in a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct stock control and shelf life monitoring.
• Load manufacturing cells as per planned lead and cycle times.
• Pack using hand tools and issue tooling as needed.
• Update computer records related to inventory.
• Perform kitting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Willing to work flexible shift patterns

Work on own with minimal supervision

Use own initiative

Manual handling training

Lifting & Slinging training

ESD training

Education

FLT Licence

Tools

PC skills including Excel

Enterprise Planning System e.g., SAP

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role requires the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience and to possess a FLT Licence.

Job Details

Job Title: Manufacturing Controller

Rate: £26.12 per hour

Location: Henlow

Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at time and a quarter (25% increase)

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Manufacturing Controller Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
• Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Packing using 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative.
• 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.