Manufacturing MRP Controller

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Manufacturing UK is an integral part of the Operations Directorate whose principal mission is to ensure that MBDAs deliverable commitments are met in terms of time, cost and quality.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing MRP Controller to join our team at Stevenage working in our Manufacturing Prototype and Development Facility. You will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of planning activities for manufacturing to achieve project programmes to time, cost and quality.
**The Role**
- Maintaining the manufacturing bill of materials and project manufacturing strategy, including make/buy venue/policy
- Co-ordination of Manufacturing MRP Controllers employed in the planning, maintenance and delivery of detailed parts and assemblies, in line with the manufacturing master schedule
- Manage and schedule all work through the manufacturing facilities
- Manage the efficient use of storage space
- Monitor topical knowledge of inventory holdings
- Review potential work, compile bids and estimates
- In association with Procurement suggest alternative supply/venue if not loaded to Manufacturing (UK)
- Identify and implement process improvement for the business
- Assessment of Task Directives, new or amended orders and their effect on inventory and programmes subsequently achieving task directive requirements
- Proactive involvement in the development of deployed staff
- Co-ordination for effective non-conformance management controls
- Safeguard Health & Safety for all deployed resources within areas of responsibility in accordance with company procedures and current legislation
**What were looking for**:

- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good People management skills (Desirable)
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Significant demonstrable production control experience
- ONC or relevant experience
**Whats in it for you?**

The opportunity exists to create both movement and development opportunities across the Manufacturing Planning and Control skill pool as we begin on our journey to embrace Functional excellence, this will deliver many training requirements that will further stimulate our staff in our drive to achieve benchmark Planning & Control practice across Manufacturing UK.
**Our benefits**
**Join a great team**

Were passionate about our people and recognise that to continually exceed our clients expectations and needs, Manufacturing UK require an intelligent and motivated team. You will be leading a dynamic, focussed team responsible for delivering a benchmark Planning & Control service in support of the newly established Seekers and Datalinks Business Unit servicing multiple customers both internal and external to MBDA Bolton, the opportunity to interact with other business units with the view to develop best practice across our state of the art facility at Bolton will be key to our continued success.
**Why us?**

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

Were here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families the UKs work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

**Please Note**: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.