Manufacturing Controller

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary £16.63 - £23.64 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE & Umbrella available)
Reference 280-1_1693327830
Duration 6-12

Manufacturing Controller

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

In IR35 £16.63 - £17.60/hour; up to £22.45 - £23.64/hour (PAYE & Umbrella available)

37 Hours; FT (Onsite)

Site: Stevenage

Guidant Global are working with the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, who need a Manufacturing Controller to be a proficient individual to Load, control and monitor work packages in a manufacturing environment.

What we're looking for:

  • Emphasise relevant experience in a store's environment or manufacturing control (highly essential, please ensure to highlight in detail on your CV)
  • Manual handling training, Lifting and slinging training required, including overhead cranes
  • Proficiency in PC skills such as Excel required
  • Forklift truck, medical clearance, ESD training and FLT license required
  • Knowledge of Kanban and two-bin systems is necessary
  • Experience with Enterprise Planning Systems like SAP required
  • Stores experience is required; warehousing experience is not relevant.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Controller:

  • Experienced in Manufacturing control and with an Enterprise Planning System, e.g., SAP. Knowledge of Kanban and two bin systems desirable.
  • Issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a store's environment.
  • Stock control/storekeeping, including shelf-life control (highly essential)
  • Load the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs according to planned lead and cycle times to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
  • Packing includes the use of hand tools and receiving and issuing tooling
  • Kitting (assembling all the necessary components for a worker to complete a task) activity (highly essential)
  • Loading and unloading of Lorries

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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