Material and Quality Coordinator

Advanced Electronics Ltd. the Bridges, Balliol Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW

Advanced Ltd have been designing and manufacturing life-saving products for over 20 years, protecting iconic buildings across the globe and the people within. Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 listed company. Halma is “a market leader in specialist safety, health and environmental technologies” and has a purpose of ‘Growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day”.

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

• Coordinate closely with departments to establish defined processes and procedures for the quality control of materials (i.e. goods inspection, out-going goods), flow of materials, etc.
• Conduct data analysis, and regular audits on material, stock discrepancies, shortages, and material quality issues.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance material data collection, streamline material flow processes, improve stock visibility and traceability throughout manufacturing, and identify and implement opportunities for automation.
• Coordinate closely with departments to forecast material supply and ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules while minimizing shortages and excess stock.
• Coordinate the receiving, inspection and verification of all incoming materials to ensure quality, conformity and accuracy.
• Develop and implement incoming material inspection procedures and quality control measures to assess and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct regular stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy and adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles.
• Collaborate closely with the supply chain and quality teams to align all material management activities with company policies, procedures and best practices.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven experience in stock control, inventory, supply chain, and warehouse management or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in inventory management software or ERP, MRP, WMS systems (Epicor preferred but not essential).
• Project management experience (e.g. digital transportation projects, automation projects, etc.) (preferred but not essential).
• Trained in lean manufacturing / principles and continuous improvement methodologies (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum of HNC Level 4 Qualification (preferred but not essential).

• Excellent company benefits
• Contributory Pension
• A role within a growing company with real purpose