Production Controller in Luton, Bedfordshire

Production Controller
6 Month contract - Potential for extension
Bedfordshire - Majority of time onsite, 1 day at home
£30ph Inside IR35

*** Due to the nature of the ITAR & NATO projects you will be involved with, this role requires you to be able to achieve UK SC clearance, up to a high level ***

We are looking for a Production controller to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You will also work to ensure that all material in the manufacturing chain is completed to the appropriate build standard.

You will be required to 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 the Planning manager on estimated finish dates and delays identified. You will also work with other business functions including, Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Engineering to ensure required schedules achieved.

Day to Day -

• 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

Key Experience we are looking for -

• 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

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.