Manufacturing Controller

MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Controller to join the Stores team in Stevenage for a sovereign defence manufacturing business as they continue scaling their operations.

MANUFACTURING CONTROLLER - INSIDE IR35 - £25.38 PER HOUR (RISING TO £26.70 PER HOUR) - 12 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY TO EXTEND) - STORE / INVENTORY / LINESIDE - SECTOR: DEFENCE

HOURS: 37 Hours Per Week

TIME TO START: 2 Months

The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

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• Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
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• 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.
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• Packing including the use of hand tools. Receiving and issuing of tooling.
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• Updating computer records.
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• Kitting activity.
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• Loading and unloading of Lorries.
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Skillset/experience required:

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• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
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• Follow instructions.
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• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
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• Attention to detail.
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• Work on own with minimal supervision.
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• Use own initiative.
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• Manual handling training.
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• Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).
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• ESD training.
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Desirable skills:

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• PC skills, including EXCEL.
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• Fork lift truck licence.
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• Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems.
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• Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP.
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