Materials Controller: Production Stock & Kanban

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

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