Production Controller

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Chalgrove; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% non-contributory pension scheme

4x salary Life Assurance

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational Health team

Workplace Nursery Benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Production Controller in Chalgrove. The role involves processing data and supporting the shipping of pyrotechnic devices critical for aircraft escape systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in data processing and coordination within technical fields. Inclusive company with strong values, offering a competitive compensation package including a pension scheme and professional development.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with US Government packing and shipping requirements highly beneficial.
• Experience in a technical environment.
• Able to demonstrate strong data analysis skills.
• Able to analyze data accurately.
• High attention to detail and thorough in checking work.
• English and Maths GCSE C+ or above (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Produce ammunition data cards.
• Process contract data requirement lines.
• Manage customer orderbook and delivery reports.
• Back-up handling deliveries to Shipping department.
• Collation and review of production paperwork for customer review.
• Checking completed packing / production cards for booking in errors.
• Work proactively with the PC, PED and QA departments supporting the production plan and ensuring corrective actions are introduced to eliminate defects.

Skills

Data processing

Technical coordination

Planning and organizing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Accurate typing

Education

GCSE English and Maths C+ or above

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Production Controller role at Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd.

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

What you’ll be doing

Join us on this mission as a Production Controller in the Pyrotechnic department at our Chalgrove, Oxfordshire site. You will be responsible for processing of data items and supporting the shipping processes of pyrotechnic devices used in aircraft escape systems. The role requires working closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure defect free product is manufactured in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.

You will have the opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders and you will play an important part in ensuring the on-time delivery of customer orders, high production throughput and ensuring stock levels and work in progress is at the optimum level.

We are developing and delivering a product that is the last line of defence for pilots. The service you’ll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You’ll help us listen to customers; you’ll help them understand how they can best deploy our product, and you’ll be an expert voice who represents our business.

Aspects of the role will include:

• Producing ammunition data cards.
• Processing of contract data requirement lines.
• The management of customer orderbook and delivery reports.
• Back-up handling deliveries to the Shipping department.
• Collation and review of production paperwork for presentation for customer review.
• Checking completed packing / production cards for booking in errors.
• Working proactively with the PC, PED and QA departments supporting the production plan and ensuring corrective actions are introduced to eliminate defects.

Characteristics & Skills

• Familiarity with US Government packing and shipping requirements would be highly beneficial
• Experience in data processing and process coordination within a technical environment.
• Experience with planning and organising
• Able to demonstrate solid data analysis and accurate typist skills
• A keen eye for detail and thorough when checking own work.
• English and Maths GCSE C+ or above or equivalent.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave after qualifying period
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Martin-Baker + Discounts Platform

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing