Job Description

Purpose of Role

The prime function of the Production Controller is to manage all aspects of the company's production activity and to support the company's sales order demand and stock policies, through creating and managing Works Orders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include but are not exclusively restricted to:

Planning and scheduling of stock rework to support demand Creation and issue of works orders Management of quarantined stock to refresh and return to saleable stock Support the Inventory Team and work with other departments to ensure the availability of products to achieve on time and in full delivery of customer orders. Liaising with the warehouse staff to ensure stock rotation is carried out based on shelf-life constraints and stock rotation principles (FIFO) Stock Management and purchase of labels and associated ancillary battery parts Negotiation with suppliers to gain the best prices and lead times Order placement on materials suppliers based on forecast and lead time requirements System housekeeping concerning BOM, drawing issues, and engineering changes.

Personal Traits:

Self-Motivated, a lateral thinker, and able to work under pressure Have drive and enthusiasm, be self-confident and a good team player Ability to absorb customer detail, product, and price information Computer literate using Microsoft Office and associated business software Numerate, with a sound knowledge of trend analysis Articulate, with a good telephone manner Have an excellent work ethic and good business acumen

Experience and Qualifications:

A qualification in materials planning or equivalent would be an advantage. Have a sound working knowledge of materials management and planning, and be competent in using spreadsheets, MRP, and MPS.
GS Yuasa is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,500.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

Microsoft Office: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/10/2024