Manufacturing Controller

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor for an initial 12-month contract. The role involves managing stores and inventory in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a stores environment, attention to detail, and be willing to work flexible shifts. Competitive hourly rates are provided, with opportunities for overtime, making this an attractive offer for skilled professionals.

Responsibilities

• Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
• Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times.
• Packing including the use of hand tools.
• Receiving and issuing of tooling.
• Updating computer records.
• Kitting activity.
• Loading and unloading of Lorries.

Skills

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

ESD training

Tools

PC skills, including Excel

Fork lift truck licence

Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems

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

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

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

• 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.

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