Stores Controller

Wymondham, Norfolk

8 months ago

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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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