Material Mover

Job Description Summary

The objective of the Water Spider (material mover) is to facilitate material issues to meet production plan on the shop floor due date driven resolving / raising any issues which would prevent the plan being meet. Parts & Materials must be controlled to ensure accurate stock records while maintaining identification and protecting their condition to prevent any deterioration during storage. Any removal / request for parts must be via an authorised process.

This

is a fixed term 18 month contract

Applies to the receipt storage and issue of parts and materials from the following stock locations / Sub Inventories :

Shop Floor Location - Parts / Raw Material.

Shop Floor VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory.

Line Side Stock.

Cribs Consumable non BOM items (Bill of Material).

Work in Progress.

The above must be completed within a compliant environment and maintaining the integrity of the Business System Complying with both Financial and Quality Audit regulations for the Dowty business. Maintaining the stock assets and ensuring a regular review of stock to avoid an annual physical stock count.

Non-conforming stock will be actioned by Quality in accordance with Procedure.

Essential Responsibilities

Maintaining Shop Floor Stock.

Stock replenishment for the Production areas.

Maintaining accuracy and validation of stock

Minimise inventory investment and optimise production flow

Effectively control / maintain / Implement Kanban / Pull systems / Cribs

Progress shortages required for production

Traceability needs to be maintained - Lot or Serial will need to be entered and an expiration date if the part is Shelf Life Controlled.

A sub inventory and locator will be required.

All Stores staff must be trained in the Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials.

Controlling / Picking of Parts.

Release / printing of Blade works order Pick list.

De-select Part Pick where part selection is required.

Maintaining traceability - Lot Numbers / Serial numbers to be picked in FIFO (First in First Out).

De-kitting - Return of material from a Works order - works order is cancelled or contains non-conforming parts.

Non-Conformance Raise NC if required.

Issuing of shortages to Works Orders if required.

The stock keeper must manually confirm the physical pick.

Stores Routines

Ensure all stock is correctly labelled identified and adequately protected.

Control of Shelf-Life items / materials - Expired Shelf Life Report this report lists items that have an expired or soon-to-be expired. Any out-of-date stock must be removed and quarantined for disposition as per material review board procedure / Follow Preliminary Review Board procedure (PRB).

Validate accuracy of stock to maintain the integrity of the business system for both Supply and Demand. Maintaining and controlling stock quantity location Serialisation and Lot numbers for Traceability.

Performing a Cycle Counts

Cycle Count Adjustments

Perpetual inventory counts / Adjustments

Provide cover for Stores / Goods-in Receiving and Despatch as per business requirements.

Demonstrating good practise in inventory control maintain accuracy.

Update data accurately into the Business System as required.

Reports :

• Cycle Count Sheet
• Stock Adjustment Report
• Stock Labels
• Expired Shelf-Life Report
• Pick List Works Orders

Qualifications / Requirements

Prior experience in production control or planning supervision sourcing or material control environment

Previous Stores / Inventory experience

Familiar with manufacturing environment Aerospace preferred

Proven knowledge of shop floor documentation / systems

Competent in the use of computerised Stock control systems

Desired Characteristics

Team player

Computer literate

Numerate

Quick leaner logical thought process

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise and Question

Oracle R12 Experience

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called Flex Choice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and / or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance : BPSS

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