Production and Materials Controller

Production and Materials Controller

Swindon, Wiltshire

£35,000 - £38,000 + Bonuses! (See Below)

We at JKR are excited to be recruiting a Production and Materials Controller for one of our long-standing clients, a world-leading manufacturer within their industry!

This is a varied and hands-on position within a growing SME, supporting production planning, materials, quality, suppliers and customer orders. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Production and Materials Controller Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carry out quality control inspections on incoming goods and finished products
• Develop a strong working understanding of components and liaise with suppliers to resolve quality or technical issues
• Manage supplier issues, investigate problems and report findings and solutions to senior management
• Use MRP systems to manage purchasing and material requirements
• Plan and coordinate production against targets, ensuring materials and resources are available to support each department
• Monitor progress against KPIs and react quickly to production or operational issues
• Work closely with the wider team to identify and cover potential production shortfalls
• Receive and process customer consumable orders accurately and efficiently
• Support Health & Safety administration, ensuring requirements and procedures are maintained and adhered to
• Provide clear and accurate updates to senior management

Production and Materials Controller Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience using MRP systems is essential
• Experience within production planning, materials, purchasing, quality or a similar manufacturing environment
• Good technical understanding
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Proactive and confident setting priorities, while being able to react quickly when unexpected issues arise
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, hands-on approach to supporting the wider business
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a diverse and experienced team

Production and Materials Controller Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 – 14:30

Production and Materials Controller Benefits:

• Shipment Bonus: £1,000 per shipment, up to four shipments per year
• Quality Control Bonus: £2,000 annual bonus for no finished goods QC issues
• Supplier Savings Bonus: 10% of qualifying annual supplier savings over £10,000
• Opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact on day-to-day operations

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

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