Manufacturing Controller

Manufacturing Controller

Posted 1 day ago by Carbon60

£26 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Henlow, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Manufacturing Controller role within a leading defence organization focuses on managing production operations, including inventory control, tooling issuance, and kitting. The position requires adherence to delivery schedules while ensuring efficient stock management and supporting manufacturing work packages. Candidates should possess relevant experience and skills to operate independently in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Stock control and shelf-life management
  • Kitting and packing (use of hand tools)
  • Tooling issuance and receipt
  • Updating inventory systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Loading/unloading deliveries
  • Supporting manufacturing work packages

Key Skills:

  • Experience in stores or manufacturing control
  • Forklift licence (mandatory)
  • Manual handling, lifting & slinging (including overhead cranes)
  • ESD awareness
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Flexible and detail-oriented
  • PC literacy (Excel)
  • Knowledge of Kanban/2-bin systems
  • Defence or aerospace background preferred

Salary (Rate): £26.12/hr

City: Henlow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Manufacturing Controller – Defence Sector

Join a leading defence organisation as a Manufacturing Controller, supporting increased workload across production operations. This role involves managing inventory and stores, issuing tooling, kitting, and loading manufacturing cells in line with delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Stock control and shelf-life management
  • Kitting and packing (use of hand tools)
  • Tooling issuance and receipt
  • Updating inventory systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Loading/unloading deliveries
  • Supporting manufacturing work packages

Essential Skills:

  • Experience in stores or manufacturing control
  • Forklift licence (mandatory)
  • Manual handling, lifting & slinging (including overhead cranes)
  • ESD awareness
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Flexible and detail-oriented

Desirable:

  • PC literacy (Excel)
  • Knowledge of Kanban/2-bin systems
  • Defence or aerospace background preferred