Production Controller - Rochford, United Kingdom - Ipeco Holdings Ltd

Ipeco Holdings Ltd

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Rochford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

INTRODUCTION:

Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries.

Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration.

We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Responsible to execute production plans for the responsible area.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To Understand Master Production Schedule and Production Plan to deliver the MPS,
To ensure capacity requirements agreed by Production Planner and Production Managers meets the Production plan,
Review material availabilities and discuss the missing parts with necessary Buyers as required,
Ensure Programming, tooling and fixtures are available to meet Production demand,
Release agreed work to shop floor,
Run dispatch list for shop floor where necessary or ensure Supervisors run dispatch list on screens provided in shop floor,
Review Supervision adherence to plan, offer recovery plan when target/output is not achieved,
Chair meetings with Shop Floor Management and Supervision regarding shop floor requirements and performances,
Attend Production meetings when necessary,
Ensure exception messages are addressed daily where necessary,
Attend MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and ensure plan is not affected by anomalies,
Attend Mod meetings and ensure changes are not affecting Production Plan or Recovery Plan and necessary parties are informed,
To assist Production Planners in achieving their responsibilities,
Maintain SAP data with regard to inhouse manufacture and work center information,
To ensure priorities are set on dispatch list (work to list) and ensure that shop floor is following the dispatch list order,
Liaise with Production Planner, Production Managers, Supervisors and Buyers when necessary,
Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety procedures,
To carry out any other tasks, when and where reasonable and relevant, when required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience in Production Control/Planning environment
Understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Enterprise resource management (ERP)
Working knowledge of Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office suite
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to strict deadlines
Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation
Operates autonomously with mínimal guidance
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems and solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
Recognizes and promotes the importance of continuous improvement
Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

Educated to degree level
Maths/English GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above
Operations/Business Management qualification
Experience in Aviation industry
Knowledge of SAP system is advantageous but training will be provided
Experience of lean manufacturing, product routings and workflows

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Health Care Cash Plan
Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Programme* 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Free car parking
Early finish on Fridays (1.00pm)
Sports and Social Club
Flexible Working
Onsite Cafe Facilities at New Facility, SS4

(*Available after 1 year of service)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience in Production Control/Planning environment?
Do you have an understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Enterprise resource management (ERP)?
Do you have working knowledge of Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office suite?

Work Location:
In person