Manufacturing Controller

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

Job summary

A prominent defense organization based in Stevenage is seeking a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. The role will involve managing stores and inventory, ensuring compliance with manufacturing schedules, and carrying out various stock control tasks. The ideal candidate will have stores experience in a manufacturing environment and will demonstrate attention to detail and initiative. This position offers an hourly rate of £25.26 with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Manual handling and lifting training, including overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control inventory in a stores environment.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Issue and receive tooling, updating computer records as needed.

Skills

Stores experience

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Tools

PC skills including Excel

Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP

Fork lift truck

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage 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 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 issuing, receiving and managing stores and inventory in a stores environment, as well as loading, controlling and monitoring 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 & sling 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.