Indicative shift pattern (currently being confirmed):
- Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
- Bridging/Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
- Night Shift: 22:00 - 06:00
We're recruiting several Manufacturing Expediters to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Gloucester. These are hands‑on operational roles focused on driving critical manufacturing orders through the factory, removing bottlenecks and ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved.
Working closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Logistics and Supply Chain teams, you'll take ownership of high‑priority orders, monitor progress through the manufacturing process and coordinate actions to keep parts moving. You'll be expected to identify delays, escalation quickly and work with stakeholders across the business to support recovery plans and improve overall production flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Track critical manufacturing orders from release through to completion.
- Drive actions to reduce waiting time and remove production constraints.
- Coordinate priority activities across multiple departments and suppliers.
- Escalate delivery risks and help implement corrective actions.
- Monitor recovery plans and ensure progress against target dates.
- Provide daily updates on order status, risks and recovery activities.
- Work closely with shopfloor teams to maintain production momentum.
We're interested in people with experience in:
- Production Planning
- Production Control
- Manufacturing Coordination
- Material Control
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Operations or Manufacturing Support
Ideal background
- Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or complex engineering manufacturing environments.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Able to prioritise multiple activities and resolve issues quickly.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in improving delivery performance and supporting critical customer programmes.
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