Manufacturing Controller

I am working with our client in Stevenage who are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Controller to join their team for a 12-month contract.
Role: Manufacturing Controller
Location: Stevenage
Hours: Full time (Standard Monday - Friday, fully on-site)
Salary: �25.26 per hour via Umbrella (inside IR35)
Clearance: BPSS

Overview of department:
The 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, to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Working on the production line creating work packages for operators, working closely with operators
• 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.
• Must have experience in lineside/production line work.
• Follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative.
• Flexible.
• Manual handling training.
• Lifting & 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.