Material controller

IF1200 GE Aviation Systems Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday 26 days with buy/sell option

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United Kingdom seeks a Water Spider to support production on the shop floor by maintaining and replenishing stock, ensuring accurate records, and implementing Kanban and pull systems. The role emphasizes traceability of lots/serials, handling hazardous materials, and timely release of pick lists for works orders.

The ideal candidate will have prior stores/inventory experience, familiarity with manufacturing environments (aerospace preferred), and strong data-entry skills to

Qualifications

• Experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing or material control environment.
• Previous Stores / Inventory experience.
• Familiar with manufacturing environment – Aerospace preferred.
• Proven knowledge of shop floor documentation / systems.
• Competent in the use of computerised Stock control systems.
• Oracle R12 experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Shop Floor Stock and replenishment.
• Maintaining stock accuracy and validation.
• Minimise inventory investment and optimise production flow.
• Control / maintain Kanban / Pull systems / Cribs.
• Progress shortages for production.
• Maintain traceability – Lot/Serial numbers with FIFO.
• Handle Hazardous Materials training for Stores staff.
• Release / print Blade works order Pick lists.
• De-kitting and return material from works orders when needed.
• Issuing shortages to Works Orders and confirming physical picks.
• Demonstrate accuracy in data entry for stock in the system.

Skills

Inventory control

Team player

Computer literacy

Numerate

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle R12

Job description

Job Description Summary

The objective of the Water Spider is to facilitate material issues to meet production plan on the shop floor “due date driven” resolving / raising any issues which would prevent the plan being meet. Parts & Materials must be controlled to ensure accurate stock records, while maintaining identification and protecting their condition to prevent any deterioration during storage. Any removal / request for parts must be via an authorised process.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintaining Shop Floor Stock.
• Stock replenishment for the Production areas.
• Maintaining accuracy and validation of stock
• Minimise inventory investment and optimise production flow
• Effectively control / maintain / Implement Kanban / Pull systems / Cribs
• Progress shortages required for production
• Traceability needs to be maintained - Lot or Serial will need to be entered and an expiration date if the part is Shelf Life Controlled. A sub inventory and locator will be required.
• All Stores staff must be trained in the Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials.
• Controlling / Picking of Parts.
• Release / printing of Blade works order Pick list.
• De-select Part Pick where part selection is required.
• Maintaining traceability - Lot Numbers / Serial numbers to be picked in FIFO (First in First Out).
• De-kitting - Return of material from a Works order - works order is cancelled or contains non-conforming parts.
• Non-Conformance – Raise NC if required.
• Issuing of shortages to Works Orders if required.
• The stock keeper must manually confirm the physical pick.
• Stores Routines Ensure all stock is correctly labelled, identified and adequately protected.
• Control of Shelf-Life items / materials - Expired Shelf Life Report this report lists items that have an expired, or soon-to-be expired.
• Any out-of-date stock must be removed and quarantined for disposition as per material review board procedure / Follow Preliminary Review Board procedure (PRB).
• Validate accuracy of stock to maintain the integrity of the business system for both Supply and Demand.
• Maintaining and controlling stock quantity, location, Serialisation and Lot numbers for Traceability.
• Performing a Cycle Counts Cycle Count Adjustments Perpetual inventory counts / Adjustments Provide cover for Stores / Goods-in Receiving and Despatch as per business requirements.
• Demonstrating good practice in inventory control, maintain accuracy.
• Update data accurately into the Business System as required.

Reports

• Cycle Count Sheet
• Stock Adjustment Report
• Stock Labels
• Expired Shelf-Life Report
• Pick List – Works Orders

Qualifications / Requirements

• Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing or material control environment
• Previous Stores / Inventory experience
• Familiar with manufacturing environment – Aerospace preferred
• Proven knowledge of shop floor documentation / systems
• Competent in the use of computerised Stock control systems
• Desired Characteristics
• Team player Computer literate Numerate Quick learner – logical thought process Self-motivated Attention to detail Ability to prioritise and Question Oracle R12 Experience

Desired Characteristics

• Team player
• Computer literate
• Numerate
• Quick learner – logical thought process
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise
• Question Oracle R12 Experience

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• 12% Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.