Address Overview:
Role Purpose
Logistics Controller
This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:
Closing Date; 21st March at 4pm
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Role Purpose
Execute all demand activities in line with requirements from a topical Master Production Schedule, from a defined supply base through receiving, production and shipment to the contractual customer, in line with business and commercial approvals.
Logistics Controller
This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:
- 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
- Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable
- Overtime at time and a half, where applicable
- 33 days holiday per year, rising with service
- Annual Bonus related to company performance
- Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)
- Virtual GP Service 365 days per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- A wide range of flexible benefits
- Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
- Professional development and growth
- Free car parking
- And more!!
- Execute quarterly stock checks and weekly cycle counts in line with Company processes/procedures.
- Accountable for accepting and rejecting deliveries (SO2 approval):
- Verifying goods meet the requirements of the PO
- Verifying Certification of Conformity corresponds with physical parts
- Verifying signatories/stamp holders identified on shipping documentation
- Impounding discrepant incoming material
- Notifying Purchasing and Vendor Schedulers of any queries in compliance with related company procedures/regulatory requirements (CAA/SOX)
- Preparation and kitting of assemblies to ensure production kits and Kanbans are supported in an accurate timely manner and take appropriate actions to ensure availability of material and parts.
- Perform transactions on system to update data held in respect of location, status, inventory and WIP (work in progress) accurately.
- Distribute and move goods – internally & externally as required, by means of appropriate equipment.
- Ensure job cards are issued in line with MPS to the correct revision and maintained accurately covering release, printing, opening, recording inventory issued and closing of job cards.
- Liaise with internal/external suppliers and customers to support the operational needs of the business as appropriate.
- Accountable for verification of the content and generation of all release documentation (SO7 approval) ensuring compliance with related company procedures and CAA/EASA regulatory requirements.
- Packing, despatching and shipping of items in line with company BMS (Business Management System) and customer procedures.
- Ensure Logistics data within the ERP system is kept accurate and topical.
- Maintain and record transport media (internal & external) serviceability in line with company process to ensure fit for purpose.
- Compile and submit quarterly waste packaging figures in line with company process.
- Receipt / despatch of all Spares AOG requirements as required (including 24 hour cover).
- Deliver on the job training in support of new employee to achieve relevant approvals.
- Participate in relevant training to maintain required standards.
- Compliance as per Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and BMS procedures.
- Comply with all company HS&E guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication skills in verbal and written format as per key responsibilities
- Working towards SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge to train/supervise new personnel through probation for approvals (SO2/SO7)
- IT literate and the ability to use the ERP computer system (SAP) competently as per key responsibilities
- Knowledge and good understanding of all Logistics processes and procedures
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Organisational skills and ability to prioritise work to meet competing demands
- Ability to resolve problems through system analysis and interrogation
- Basic business awareness
- Ability to use appropriate logistical equipment (eg crane, forklift etc)
- Flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a busy team
Closing Date; 21st March at 4pm
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
