Material Controller

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Material Controller/Production Planner to join them on an initial 12 month contract at their site in Luton.

• Due to the nature of the role, we are only able to consider sole British nationals.
• 12 month initial contract.
• Due to the nature of the role, this will be fully onsite in Luton.
• 29.82 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Job Description:

Ensure that Products are manufactured in a time frame that supports the Master Production Schedule (MPS) ensuring that all material in the manufacturing chain is completed to the appropriate build standard. Maintain work in progress status within SAP, expediting internal make items to ensure compliance to MPS.

Produce weekly progress reports on status and provide accurate feedback to Planning manager on estimated finish dates and delays identified.

The candidate is required to exhibit good organisational and communication skills to interface with Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Engineering to ensure required schedules achieved.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Review, release and manage internal Production/Service orders in line with the MPS/Customer plan.
• Expediting work through the Production areas on a daily basis and reviewing capacity of areas with Manufacturing teams
• Scheduling of Production/ Service Orders on SAP
• Use of Teamcentre to ensure most recent drawings and work instructions added to Production/Service orders
• Coordinating operations completed by Vendors with Delivery and Logistics teams
• Implementation of FRB/MRB actions - Attend MRB's and ensure that dispositioned material is actioned accordingly
• Liaise with Industrial Engineering to ensure accurate rework descriptions and timings added
• Delivery of kits to and from all Manufacturing and Engineering areas
• Advise relevant internal stakeholders of any delays likely to impact achievement of MPS, proposing re-prioritisation of work within the plan and solve problems
• Attend and contribute to daily Production reviews
• Key member of IPT
• Communicate closely with Material Supply team with regards to material availability for agreed plan

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required:

• Experience of SAP is essential
• Planning experience in a Production environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrated through ability to plan and prioritise
• Analytical and logical nature with a strong desire for continuous improvement
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Good Communication Skills both written and oral
• ESD and FOD awareness would be an advantage