Production Controller

Morson Edge are currently seeking a Production Controller to work on behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset.

Responsible for the management of the working capital reduction activities across the FAL, including leading improvement projects, forecasting to budget and reporting. Working in conjunction with the stores service provider and shipping department to ensure smooth logistical flows for production materials.

• Working closely with the MRP Manager to compile the annual working capital budget for a five year period for the FAL.
• Provide monthly reporting KPIs to show the working capital status, including forecast to budget.
• Leading improvement projects that aim to reduce working capital and improve material availability, including configuration management, material processes, management of purchase order books (message management), blocked stock reduction and Stock at vendor, project stock and deliveries off site.
• Management of disposal of excess/scrap materials, working with M.E., customer support and finance.
• Be the expert for working capital for the FAL and provide key updates on a weekly basis to management and drive the relevant teams to process actions to reduce working capital in line with target.
• Provide key data to the business for senior reviews.
• Management of DLF - BDSI contact and management of critical shortages.
• Design and create KPIs tailored to business requirements to demonstrate key aspects of Working capital reduction.
• Support the MRP function in key projects that will impact Working Capital.

• Working with the stores service provider and the clients' contracts team to ensure the agreed service level is being achieved, including regular performance reviews.
• Assist the MRP and material delivery teams in the resolution of critical issues relating to the stores activities and affecting material availability.
• Assist the MRP and material delivery teams in the resolution of critical issues relating to the shipping of materials and affecting material availability.
• Lead improvement projects which aim to improve internal and external logistics issues.
• You are responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with managers, supervisors and others to enable the company to meet its statutory obligations for health, safety and environment.

• A degree or equivalent.
• A passionate problem solver of both reactionary and future problems.
• Capable communicator both orally and in writing with refined interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence able to gain the trust of the team and form effective relationships with other business functions.
• The ability to negotiate and influence at all levels within the business.

• 12 month contract initially.
• 37 hours per week.
• If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.