Production Controller

Job Description

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Boeing Defence UK is now looking for a Production Controller based at RAF Lossiemouth.

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a military aircraft developed by Boeing Defence, built on a modified design of the 737-800ERX. The Aircraft is fitted with equipment to tackle a diverse range of missions, including protecting submarines and reconnaissance missions. The platform was initially developed for the US Navy, first flown in 2009 and introduced in 2013. In 2019, the UK Ministry of Defence received the first of a fleet of nine P-8A Aircraft.While continuing to support the UK customer at RAF Lossiemouth under its own contract with the UK MOD, BDUK will also support our international customers as they enter their own fleets into service in the coming years

Position responsibilities include:

• Processes and moves production and other materials into and out of storage, production and other locations to support complex production and product support activities

• Monitors and analyzes work in process.

• Updates status of parts and materials using automated systems.

• Identifies and reports problems and recommendations to insure parts availability

• Analyzes problems and resolves or reconciles discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy

• Coordinates with various functions to set priorities, expedite and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays

• Works under limited supervision

• Stores Housekeeping and general Store duties

• Identifies and resolves customer issues and discrepancies.

• Loading and Unloading of consignments as required and deliver equipment to the customer.

• Achieve set targets and objectives.

Required skills / experience:

• Must have experience of warehouse operations, ideally within the Aviation/Defence industry in a fast-paced warehouse environment

• Flexible, highly motivated with a pro-active approach to assigned duties.

• Used to manual handling techniques to move equipment around the warehouse

• Able to work within a small and dynamic team.

• Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word. Excel and PowerPoint).

• Demonstrate sound communication skills to deal with all customers and colleagues.

• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred experience:

• NVQ in Warehouse and Distribution

• Experience in Defence/Aerospace industry

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to obtain, Security Clearance (SC).

Important information regarding this requisition:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to acquire Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 2, 2024

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.