Production Controller

Production Controller

£27.95 - £36.88 per hour

Morson are currently recruiting for a Production Controller opportunity based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. This role is with one of our prestigious defence clients supporting their production lines and logistics department. The role is being offered on a contract basis with the possibility of a conversion into a permanent role, so is a great opportunity to jump into the defence industry.

We’re ideally looking for someone with a strong manufacturing background, but computer literate and comfortable with administration tasks. You will need to be able to use the Microsoft suit eof products as well as being used to using an ERP or MRP such as SAP. The role is being offered at a rate of £27.95 per hour PAYE or £36.88 per hour Umbrella.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Master Production Schedule and Control Production/Repair Orders in line with the plan through to Completion and to Budget.
• Maintaining system integrity whilst adopting standard processes and ensuring compliance.
• Keeping the Master Production Schedule in Line with customer requirements.
• Advising Projects and Manufacturing during pre-production phase on MRP, Structure and Scheduling.
• Achieve the timely release of Production / Repair Orders
• Use the MES to view Production / Repair Orders
• Review and action MRP Error Exceptions Messages and data hygiene reoprts
• Understand the interface with the Warehouse Management System
• Provide a flexible approach to enable support throughout the Logisitcs function to meet business requirements
• Review and propose Master Production Schedule Changes

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of planning and control processes.
• Hold awareness of general H&S/Environmental regulations and safe working practices
• Have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the repair and prime production processes
• Be PC literate and competent with Microsoft Excel and able to use an ERP system (preferred SAP) without supervision to undertake the planning role.

Preferred Requirements

• Hold a relevant technical qualification at ONC/HNC level or relevant experience
• A logical, analytical and structured approach to problem solving
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with a view to eliminating waste from our current processes making us more competitive

Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance