Project Controller

A reputable defence organisation are urgently seeking an experienced Project Controller to support a busy Aircraft operations programme team in Yeovil.

• Role:
  Project Controller
• Duration: 12 Months
• Pay:
  Up to £22 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location:
  
  Yeovil (fully onsite)

Working in a busy operational environment, you will support production planning activities, monitor build progress, maintain schedules, analyse performance data and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure aircraft assembly activities remain on track.

• Produce and maintain production and operational plans in line with aircraft build schedules
• Support forecasting activities and assist operational managers with planning requirements
• Monitor progress against production schedules and identify potential risks or delays
• Prepare daily work schedules and planning reports
• Analyse operational data and provide updates to key stakeholders
• Liaise with logistics, materials and production teams to support delivery objectives
• Ensure planning data remains accurate and up to date
• Support daily operational review meetings and action tracking
• Generate KPI reports and performance analysis using Excel and internal systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation

This role would suit candidates from a manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, production planning or supply chain background who enjoy working with data, schedules and operational teams.

• Aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing industry experience
• Experience in Production Planning/Control, Scheduling, Manufacturing Planning or Operations Coordination
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• HNC qualification in a numerical or technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Familiarity with planning and scheduling tools such as MS Project
• Understanding of capacity planning, resource planning and forecasting
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar

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