Production Controller

Greenwich
4 weeks ago
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Production Controller
Greenwich, SE10
Ongoing Contract
42.5 hours per week (Weekly pay)
£12.93 per hour
An opportunity has arisen within the material department of a multinational engineering company for an experienced Production Controller/Warehouse Operative, working within the Inventory control team.
The nature of the role requires a high calibre person with a strong knowledge of SAP; experience in the following modules would be an advantage MM, PP, WM, QM.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in the supply chain, with experience gained working in the following industries considered favourable, Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical, or Aviation.
You will be required to attend meetings with senior management, be comfortable with presenting information and supporting with the scheduling of the workload for the area.
Responsibilities will also include but are not limited to:

Supply and control of materials from goods in, to the stores warehouse and production areas.
Controlling the movement of materials from goods receipt to end user physically and electronically, using Excel spread sheets and SAP systems.
Ensuring materials are kitted and available to production in an orderly and timely way.
Conducting cycle counts of stock and inventory on site in the stores area
Controlling traceability and shelf-life issues for key materials.
To put stock away into designated locations and awareness of level loads allowed in the warehouse storage areas and maintaining records and databases.
Interacting with material controllers and production staff on daily needs and issues.
Assisting in the planning and allocation of Team workload.
Assisting in the preparation, dissemination, and use of Team KPI to control processes and key materials.
To assist in cycle counting as requested by the Cycle Count Officer.Requirement

Experience of SAP in a manufacturing environment would be a positive advantage.
Must be able to demonstrate the capability of working in a pressurised, deadline driven, but procedure-controlled production environment.
Good communication skills, verbal and written, are required.
Computer literacy, with confidence in the use of standard computer packages, will need to be demonstrated.
Knowledge of material handling techniques and theory will be a positive advantage.Hours of work:
Mon - Thu 07:30 - 17:00
Fri 07.30 - 15.45

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community

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