Production Lead

3 weeks ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Datasource Full time

**Introduction**:
**Our client manufactures products for the Defence sector and is looking for an experienced Production/Manufacturing Lead to be responsible for the planning and control of products.**

**This role is based full time on site.**

**Key responsibilities**:

- Understand the manufacturing needs, undertake materials management, manufacturing planning and ensure that materials reach production on time.
- Responsible for work in progress, use of inventory, stock takes and issuing documents for the production team.
- Ensure all customer product orders are realised for On Time Delivery in Full.
- Plan the workload, materials, and tooling for all build demands.
- Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure materials plans are in place.
- Interpret the recommended MRP requirements and review order recommendations, prior to order placement.
- Work with Supply Chain to ensure purchase requisitions are raised timely and materials are delivered on time.
- Monitor job status in conjunction with Operations delivery and procurement teams.
- Provide regular project updates, stock and order information, along with opportunities for improvement.

**Skills & experience**:

- A lead role within Manufacturing or Production within the Defence environment.
- Experienced with Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) tools (SAP, IFS would be advantageous).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with high level stakeholders.
- Experience planning workload, materials and tools.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques.
- Experience managing small/medium manufacturing shop floor team will be an advantage.
- Excellent supplier management skills.

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