Overview
and Responsibilities
About The Role:
Please note that this role is a 12 month FTC to cover a maternity leave with an immediate start. This role supports the continuous growth of TT Electronics Fairford by leading, developing and continuously improving the Production Control and Logistics (PC&L) department. The role holder would own the control of production by setting the sites Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS), co-ordinating build sequences and ensuring kitted material is provided on time from the Stores Team.
By alignment with the Production Manager, Head of Programs and the Supply Chain manager; the PC&L Manager will ensure that customer deliveries are well planned, co-ordinated and executed. The successful applicant will form part of the Supply Chain Department and will play a pivotal role in the site’s daily and weekly operation.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
1. Line Management and Accountability for the Production Control and Logistics Team (5-6 to include, performance management and development, setting clear measurable objectives and contributing to site engagement and improvement activities.
2. Creating and updating (weekly) the Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS) in conjunction with the production manager) to ensure that the shop floor is well planned and executing as per the customer requirements.
3. Liaise with the sites key stakeholders to ensure that the customer facing team (Program Managers), the supplier facing teams (Supply Chain) and the internal facing teams (Production and Stores) are all in sync with the effective plan for running the manufacturing facility.
4. Ensure the shop floor is serviced with raw materials to ensure 100% achievement of the MPS.
5. Ensure the kitting team are well supported, directed and motivated.
6. Own the inventory management for the stores area. Ensure regular cycle counting takes place and ensure a plan is in place to maintain a healthy level of inventory.
7. Delivering functional improvement activity across the PC&L department to ensure effective team governance, visual management, KPI management and improving the physical environment of the teams.
8. Observing and complying with company health & safety policies and company standard operating procedures and continuously looking to suggest improvements in these areas.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
What We Look For:
Someone who is:
9. Educated to degree level or equivalent (Supply Chain Management & Project Management skills are desirable)
10. Demonstrate a successful track record within a similar position at a similar level.
11. Professional and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
12. Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively in a manufacturing environment.
13. Experienced with working with ERP and MRP systems (SAP, Epicor etc ….)
14. Can demonstrate their ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level, both externally and internally
15. Positive, enthusiastic with a track record of making significant improvements in their areas of expertise.
16. Data driven with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
17. Strong IT skills. Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). Power Bi is an advantage but not essential
What We Offer You:
From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress to more senior leadership roles within the TT Electronics Fairford or the wider group if this is in your own career plan.
18. Enhanced pension contributions
19. Employee assistance programme
20. Site incentive plan
21. Financial wellbeing benefit
22. Discounted online and highstreet shopping and lifestyle vouchers
23. Cycle to Work Scheme
24. Discounted RAC membership
25. Discounted Gym membership
26. 195 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
27. A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability
TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Our Recruitment Process:
Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.
Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.
Due to the specific projects TT Electronics Fairford Supports we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance and hold UK or US citizenship.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.
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We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.
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