Production Controller

Job Overview

Responsible for the control of business unit/customer orders. This is achieved by efficient management and expedition of procured and manufactured items, as well as controlling the flow of work required to meet the delivery of a product to cost and schedule. Using SAP and P6. Production Control is focused on the correct priorities & strategies, and works to meet business & project requirements.

• Security Clearance
  :
  Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance
• Location
  :
  Stevenage (partial hybrid working)
• Employment Type
  :
  Permanent, Full-time

• Load Customer Order demand into production and manage Work Order in SAP
• Ensure kits/works orders are released to AIT on time and expedite them to meet the planned delivery dates
• Input into and maintain Production Schedules
• Maintain the ‘live’ status of products in the AIT production flows with assistance of area team leaders and area managers
• Support the manufacturing area manager with work centre forecasts from the company stock control/forecasting tool, giving visibility to the Production & Manufacturing Managers at weekly operations reviews
• Regularly create and review the status of works orders in their ‘product’ remit

• Demonstrated working knowledge of MRP
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling
• Previous experience using an MRP/ERP system
• Previous experience using SAP

• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• 37‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday, no core hours on Friday afternoons
• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits (24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive environment: wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

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