Production Controller

Job description

Production Controllers x2

We currently have a vacancy for 2 Production Controllers at our site in Cowes (Isle of Wight), to join the Product & Training Services (P&TS) part of BAE Systems.

As a Production Controller, you will be responsible for the control of Work Orders in line with the Master Production Schedule whilst identifying and resolving issues. This role provides an excellent opportunity to be involved with the broad variety of products and platforms that P&TS are responsible for. This includes cutting edge torpedoes and radar systems currently in service with the Royal Navy.

Your main responsibilities as Production Controller will involve:

Managing work in line with the plan through to completion and to budget – including the management of material shortages.

Identifying potential issues and communicating these to the necessary stakeholders for resolution.

Maintaining system integrity and ensuring compliance to documented procedures.

Maintaining the Master Production Schedule in line with customer requirements.

Participating in the contract launch process and provide specialist advice on MRP and scheduling.

Supporting the Logistics function in the absence of other team members to ensure that production can continue.

Your skills and qualifications:

Ideally from backgrounds such as Planning / Stores / Logistics / Engineering / Procurement.

MRP / ERP experience using systems such as SAP.

Previous Production Control experience.

Computer literate.

What we're looking for in you:

We're looking for you to be enthusiastic and driven, with the ability to complete tasks through your own initiative. You must also be reliable and dependable due to the responsibility of the role.

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Salary: £25,000 Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of £650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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