Senior Material Controller

Job description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

This role is a permanent night shift for a 6 month FTC:-
Sunday - Wednesday night 2200 - 0600
Thursday Night 2200 - 0400

The purpose of this role is to b responsible for all material activities associated within a busy logistics environment. Having the ability to lead teams on days and shifts to be able to cross train to become multifunctional
and flexible within the stores and logistics environment. Awareness and adherence to the company Health & Safety Procedures.

Key Responsibilities will include:
 Achieving targets as specified within the logistics department set by management
 To lead the team in absence of the Process Leader or Senior M/C
 Co-ordinate activities within the team as directed by the Process Leader
 Ensure consistent standards of stock accuracy is met and maintained
 Meet training requirements for new and existing warehouse operators; ensuring
maximum efficiency is achieved within stores area
 Must be prepared to work a variety of shift patterns to include nights & weekends if
this is a business requirement
 Run daily cycle count reports against the monthly calendar to maintain the 99%
accuracy including stock takes as when required
 Working closely with planning and external partners to plan production for kitting
 General driving duties as and when required
 Contribute in a hands-on role in all warehouse activities

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
* We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Desired profile

Valid Driver's License
ERP Knowledge
ERP Qualification
Counterbalance Trained
Reach Truck Trained
Fire Marshall Trained
First Aider Trained
Computer Literate
Vehicle & Equipment Practicality
Health and Safety Vigilant

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
* We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses

About Safran UK

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.

Safran Seats is a world leader in aircraft passenger and crew seats. One million seats made by the company are now in service worldwide.