Overview
Manufacturing UK is an integral part of the Operations Directorate whose principal mission is to ensure that MBDA's deliverable commitments are met in terms of time, cost and quality. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced MRP Controller to support a multi‑disciplined team in the delivery of development contracts across multiple programmes. You will be responsible for the management and co‑ordination of all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join UK Manufacturing team at Bolton in support of multi‑project customer deliveries.
Responsibilities
- Co‑ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of materials. Ensuring the timely and adequate supply of materials so manufacturing can output the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Integral part of the planning and control team in preparing and maintaining the MPS in response to customer demand, considering materials, capacity and inventory targets.
- Release, manage and schedule all work in the MRP system, and ensure delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
- Ensure efficient and affective material inventories in line with inventory targets whilst minimising excess waste and costs. Maintain accuracy of the MRP system by conducting regular stock checks.
- Work closely with the Supply Planner to communicate potential plan changes and resolve constraints in the supply chain.
- Escalate where required within the sales and ops process risks related to supplied parts and achievement of the MPS.
- Work closely with Goods Receiving, stores and despatch (Logistic Services) to manage inventory levels, resolve queries, maintain MRP system accuracy and ensure the required paperwork is submitted for stores and despatch related transactions.
- Support effective non‑conformance management controls.
- Maintain the manufacturing bill of materials and manufacturing strategy by ensuring master data is topical.
- Support the achievement of schedule adherence, inventory and delivery KPIs through the execution of the planning process.
Benefits
- Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays.
- After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones. You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
- We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
- Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a 'Defined Contribution' plan in the Mercer Master Trust. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.
- Financial Awareness – Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness.
- Share Incentive Plan – Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased.
- Mortgage Advice – As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.
- Season Ticket Loan – Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months.
- Critical Illness – To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax‑free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more.
- Employee Assistance Programme – The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Employees have access to short‑term counselling (which includes up to 8 structured face‑to‑face, telephone or virtual sessions).
- Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – Private Medical Insurance offers three healthcare plans to suit your individual requirements for you and your family.
- Funded Private Medical Insurance – Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.
- Dental Insurance – The Dental Insurance benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday dental expenses such as minor treatments, routine examinations, restorative treatment and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits.
- Healthcare and Leisure – The Healthcare and Leisure benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as medical fees, dentist fees, opticians and also provides access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.
- Healthworks Gym Membership – The Healthworks on‑site gym at our Stevenage site offers a range of facilities and equipment, alongside a variety of classes available during the week.
- Annual Gym Membership – Take advantage of discounted membership at over 3,600 of the UK's leading gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios.
- The Club – The Club provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great social activities – from theatre trips, days out, to sporting activities.
- Company bonus – Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year).
- Pension – maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime – opportunity for paid overtime.
- Flexi Leave – Up to 15 additional days.
- Flexible working – We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced parental leave – offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. We also offer 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave and neonatal care leave for up to 12 weeks where a period of extended hospital care is required after birth. Employees also have access to support whilst undergoing fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities – Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
Salary and Working Arrangement
- Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience.
- Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.
- Security Clearance – British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
Qualifications
- HNC Level of qualifications or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in Manufacturing planning, Supply chain management or a related position.
- APICs supply chain certification would be beneficial but not essential.
- Experience in the use of ERP essential.
- Experience of SAP beneficial.
- Good Planning and organising skills.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
