Manufacturing Controller

MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Controller to join the Stores team in Stevenage for a sovereign defence manufacturing business as they continue scaling their operations.MANUFACTURING CONTROLLER - INSIDE IR35 - £25.38 PER HOUR (RISING TO £26.70 PER HOUR) - 12 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY TO EXTEND) - STORE / INVENTORY / LINESIDE - SECTOR: DEFENCEHOURS: 37 Hours Per WeekTIME TO START: 2 MonthsThe Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment.Responsibilities:Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.Packing including the use of hand tools. Receiving and issuing of tooling.Updating computer records.Kitting activity.Loading and unloading of Lorries.Skillset/experience required:Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.Follow instructions.Willing to work flexible shift patterns.Attention to detail.Work on own with minimal supervision.Use own initiative.Manual handling training.Lifting and Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).ESD training.Desirable skills: PC skills, including EXCEL.Fork lift truck licence.Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems.Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP. ..... full job details .....