Project Controller

ZipRecruiter; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Project Controller to manage the production line and analyse emergent work for aircraft. The role requires experience in project controls, specifically in the aerospace or defence industries, and proficiency in tools like SAP and MES. Strong analytical and organisational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project controls within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace or defence production planning.
• Ability to produce and interpret complex data reports.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain the operations burndown plan.
• Forecast the build schedule accurately.
• Analyse and report progress against the operations plan.
• Collaborate for process improvements.

Skills

Project controls experience

Knowledge of production planning

Proficiency in SAP

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Controller to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the In Service Production line, with an emphasis on managing and analysing emergent work for aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain an operations burndown (level 3) plan aligned with the aircraft build schedule, considering factors such as labour, build logic, critical path, capacity, tooling, and material availability.
• Assist aircraft managers in accurately forecasting the build schedule by week and by day.
• Analyse and report daily on the completion and progress against the operations burndown plan to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Update Aircraft Boards as necessary.
• Support production with the accuracy of clocking data, reason codes, and other performance-related statistics.
• Identify and document emergent work tasks, ensuring the correct paperwork is raised and maintained.
• Maintain detailed spreadsheets recording all emergent work tasks and monitor their progress and status.
• Interrogate SAP/MES for hours logged against emergent work tasks and investigate discrepancies.
• Facilitate bi-weekly sign-off meetings for emergent work tasks.
• Collaborate with the Operations Business Performance & Works Analysis team to standardise and improve In Service Support processes.
• Ensure all processes are accurately documented within the departmental instructions.

Job Requirements

• Experience in project controls within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of production planning processes, particularly in the aerospace or defence industries.
• Proficiency in using planning and project management tools such as SAP and MES.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to produce and interpret complex data reports.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively liaise with aircraft managers and stakeholders.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work.

If you have significant experience in project controls within the manufacturing sector and are looking for a challenging role in the Defence & Security industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.