Dowty (a GE Aerospace company)
ProductionController
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“Production Controller at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company). Skills: Production Schedule, Production Plan, ERP, Materials Management. Convert MPS into Production Schedule. Set 13-week plan within execution window”
What You'll Achieve.
on-time delivery; production continuity; process flow; achieve work order on-time book to stock; prevent shortages or delays impacting the schedule; increase efficiency; reduce lead times; minimize costs; meets our strategic goals; monitor key processes through key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Industry & Context.
Problem solving approach; Problem solving mindset
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role, Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience in supply chain manufacturing processes, Working knowledge of both ERP & MRP systems, Proficient in Microsoft Excel Office Suite, particularly Excel, Established data analytical skills with the use of digital tools like Spotfire & Oracle, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence internally and externally, Proven ability to manage competing priorities, Problem solving mindset, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role
Nice to Have
Proficient in programming such as VBA & SQL, Ability to work on own initiative, Ability to prioritise workload and adapt in a dynamic environment to meet customer demands, Willingness to adapt to change and drive process improvement through Flightdeck/Lean fundamentals, APICS CPIM - Certification in Production and Inventory Management
What You'll Do.
Convert MPS into Production Schedule
Set 13-week plan within execution window
Manage and monitor production plan daily
Ensure Work Orders are accurately created
Coordinate and expedite flow of materials
Minimize inventory through Aged WIP management
Create and maintain Sales Order Delivery projections
Establish standard operating rhythms for Production Control
Identify areas for improvement in Planning & Fulfilment processes
Become a super user of ERP system
Train and mentor team members
Provide leadership to junior team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across supply chain and beyond; Collaborate with stores; Work closely with wider materials and sourcing teams; Partner with operational team; Collaborate with wider business
Communication Scope
oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence internally and externally
Full Job Description
# ******Job Description Summary****** Here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company), we have an exciting 18 month fixed term contract to join out production team as a Production Controller. You will be responsible for converting the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into the Production Plan for our shop floor. You will set, manage and monitor the Production Plan in the 13-week execution window. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient flow of materials, timely release of clear kits, and adherence to schedule. You will be responsible for materials management of Work-In-Process (WIP) and the scheduling of this within ERP. You will directly support our operational teams by ensuring any materials roadblocks or capacity constraints are contained and/or escalated to assure production continuity and process flow working collaboratively across supply chain and beyond. You will feed into sales order tracking to project best delivery dates that consider reasonable materials and capacity risks and feedback to the wider planning team on delivery performance. # **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities** * Convert MPS into the **Production Schedule** and set the 13-week plan within the execution window for all manufactured items at all stages of the **Bill Of Materials (BOM)** that ensures optimal resource utilization and on-time delivery. * Manage and **monitor** the production plan daily with our operations team, providing status updates available to all levels of the business at any time. Track **plan adherence** and coordinate across multiple departments to ensure schedules are met. * Ensure **Work Orders** are accurately created, released, and issued to the shop within our business planning system (ERP) considering material enablement status and the production schedule. Collaborate with stores to ensure timely release of **kits** to the shop that are **clear to build**. * Coordinate and **expediate** flow of materials in line with production schedules to achieve work o
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