Material Mover

Aerospace; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cheltenham is seeking a Water Spider to facilitate material issues on the shop floor. This 18-month fixed-term contract requires experience in production control, inventory management, and knowledge of aerospace environments. Ideal candidates will possess skills in stock accuracy and traceability, and have the ability to work in a compliant and organized manner. The role offers a flexible working arrangement and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Group income protection

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Prior experience in production control or material environment.
• Familiar with aerospace manufacturing.
• Competent in computerized stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shop floor stock and accuracy.
• Control of hazardous materials.
• Perform cycle counts and adjustments.

Skills

Production control experience

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle R12

Job description

Job Description Summary

The objective of the Water Spider is to facilitate material issues to meet production plan on the shop floor “due date driven” resolving / raising any issues which would prevent the plan being meet. Parts & Materials must be controlled to ensure accurate stock records, while maintaining identification and protecting their condition to prevent any deterioration during storage. Any removal / request for parts must be via an authorised process.

This is a fixed term 18 month contract.

Job Description

• Applies to the receipt, storage and issue of parts and materials from the following stock locations / Sub Inventories:

• Shop Floor Location - Parts / Raw Material.

• Shop Floor VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory.

• Line Side Stock.

• Cribs – Consumable non BOM items (Bill of Material).

• Work in Progress.

The above must be completed within a compliant environment and maintaining the integrity of the Business System, Complying with both Financial and Quality Audit regulations for the Dowty business. Maintaining the stock assets and ensuring a regular review of stock to avoid an annual physical stock count.

Non-conforming stock will be actioned by Quality in accordance with Procedure.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintaining Shop Floor Stock.

• Stock replenishment for the Production areas.

• Maintaining accuracy and validation of stock.

• Minimise inventory investment and optimise production flow.

• Effectively control / maintain / Implement Kanban / Pull systems / Cribs.

• Progress required for production.

• Traceability needs to be maintained - Lot or Serial will need to be entered and an expiration date if the part is Shelf Life Controlled.

• A sub inventory and locator will be required.

• All Stores staff must be trained in the Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials.

• Controlling / Picking of Parts.

• Release / printing of Blade works order Pick list.

• De-select Part Pick where part selection is required.

• Maintaining trace - Lot Numbers / Serial numbers to be picked in FIFO (First in First Out).

• De-kitting - Return of material from a Works order - works order is cancelled or contains non-conforming parts.

• Non-Conformance – Raise NC if required.

• Issuing of shortages to Works Orders if required.

• The stock keeper must manually confirm the physical pick.

• Stores Routines.

• Ensure all stock is correctly labelled, identified and adequately protected.

• Control of Shelf-Life items / materials - Expired Shelf Life Report this report lists items that have an expired, or soon-to-be expired. Any out-of-date stock must be removed and quarantined for disposition as per material review board procedure / Follow Preliminary Review Board procedure (PRB).

• Validate accuracy of stock to maintain the integrity of the business system for both Supply and Demand. Maintaining and controlling stock quantity, location, Serialisation and Lot numbers for Traceability.

• Performing a Cycle Counts.

• Cycle Count Adjustments.

• Perpetual inventory counts / Adjustments.

• Provide cover for Stores / Goods-in Receiving and Despatch as per business requirements.

• Demonstrating good practise in inventory control, maintain accuracy.

• Update data accurately into the Business System as required.

• Reports:

• Cycle Count Sheet

• Stock Adjustment Report

• Stock Labels

• Expired Shelf-Life Report

• Pick List – Works Orders

Qualifications / Requirements

• Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing or material control environment.

• Previous Stores / Inventory experience.

• Familiar with manufacturing environment – Aerospace preferred.

• Proven knowledge of shop floor documentation / systems.

• Competent in the use of computerised Stock control systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Team player.

• Computer literate.

• Numerate.

• Quick learner – logical thought process.

• Self-motivated.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise and Question

• Oracle R12 Experience.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension.

• Life Assurance.

• Group income protection.

• Private medical cover.

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No