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