Manufacturing Controller

Tatton Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation in Stevenage is recruiting a Manufacturing Controller (Lineside Controller / Inventory Controller) on a 12-month contract. The role involves issuing, receiving and managing stores and inventory, loading and monitoring work packages within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in stores or manufacturing control, be able to follow instructions, work flexible shifts, and show attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions and adhere to processes.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive use of initiative and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
• Load manufacturing cells with planned jobs to meet lead times.
• Packing and handling of tooling and components.
• Update computer records and ERP entries.
• Perform kitting activities as required.
• Load and unload of materials from lorries.

Skills

Stores environment experience

Manufacturing control

Follow instructions

Flexible shift patterns

Attention to detail

Independence

Manual handling training

Lifting & Slinging training

ESD training

Tools

Excel / PC skills

Kanban & 2-bin systems

SAP / ERP experience

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller (Lineside Controller / Inventory Controller) subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

The department are looking for experience in either Manufacturing control or inventory control within a manufacturing environment.

Hourly Rate: £26.70 per hour.

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a quarter.

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