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Stores Controller

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Wymondham, Norfolk, Norfolk
11 months ago
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Stores Controller

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Norwich are currently seeking a Stores Controller to assist in the management of the engineering and consumable stores, and support production operations.

This is a full time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm, based in Wymondham.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Working knowledge of managing inventories of engineering stock and consumable items within a production environment

  • A good understanding of maintaining BoMs and Routings

  • Experience of leading and motivating a small team

  • Experience of working with an MRP system

  • Strong organisation skills and experience

  • Previous Production experience within a manufacturing environment

    This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone with a production engineering background to grow their career in a supportive environment.

    Key Duties:

  • Review Production route cards and collaborate with the engineering and production teams to understand Project BoM and Routing requirements

  • Administer the setting up of production works orders, BoM and Routing on MRP system

  • Manage and administer work order changes, up issues and re-works with a high level of accuracy

  • Maintain accurate documentation and MRP system to enable effective running of the department and traceability

  • Full management of Inventory, kitting and issuing of materials

  • Controlling stock, working with engineers and production to ensure adjustments are made to stock.

  • To operate rolling monthly stock checking

  • Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained within the department

  • To assist Materials Control Manager in achieving and improving departmental objectives.

    Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of composite materials production methods

  • Counterbalance FLT experience

  • Good working knowledge of goods receipt and final dispatch processes

  • Ability to analyse and interpret data and generate actionable insights

    Benefits:

  • Training and development opportunities

  • 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days with service, plus Bank Holidays

  • Company Pension scheme (employee 3% and employer 5%)

  • Holiday purchase scheme, buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave

  • Group Life Insurance (2x salary)

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Employee Referral scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Company workwear

  • On-site parking

    For further details please forward a copy of your CV today!

    Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

    If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

    Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Todd Hayes Ltd

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