Manufacturing Controller

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary £14.60 - £20.86 per hour
Reference 2736381_1642002613
Duration 6 months

Pay rate up to £15.63 per hour PAYE and up to£20.86 per hour through an Umbrella company.

An experienced Manufacturing Controller is required to work on a contract assignment for 6 months, with the possibility of a further extension supporting our prestigious Defence client based at their site in Stevenage.

Overview of your role and the department you will be assigned to:

This vacancy is for Lineside Manufacturing Controllers on the shop floor. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Experienced in Manufacturing control and with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP. Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems desirable.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • The Manufacturing Controllers 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
  • Specific responsibilities include: Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
  • Load 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.
  • Packing including the use of hand tools
  • Receiving and issuing of tooling
  • Updating computer records
  • Kitting activity
  • Loading and unloading of Lorries

You will have the following skills and experience to carry out your duties:

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

Desirable skills:

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

The role is based in Stevenage which offers excellent transport links, is in close proximity to London Stansted Airport and is commutable from Hitchen, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertford, Bishop's Stortford, Hoddesdon and Harlow.

Due to the nature of the work our client is involved with, suitable candidates will already be SC cleared or eligible to gain this level of clearance.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.