Production Controller (12-month FTC) in Bicester

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation. Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months. We are looking for a Production Controller to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to our Planning Manager, you will work within the planning function to collaborate with the Programme, Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to ensure that we achieve our schedules in the most efficient way and supporting customer and business demand.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Regularly checking material availability, working with the relevant departments to highlight and drive resolution on material shortages.
• Ensure smooth flow of works orders (WO) to production and raise work orders where applicable.
• Monitor and manage open WIP.
• Work with the wider team to ensure issues and blockers are resolved with minimal delay and escalating any issues to assist with priorities where necessary.
• Oversee the close out of works orders in a timely manner, supporting business KPIs.
• Support Stores in ensuring material availability to the line.
• Support with ad-hoc hardware requests, liaising with relevant departments and feeding back demand requirement to Planning team.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Planning on BOM and SAP item master setup/maintenance, with specific responsibility for safety stock and batch quantities.
• Support the MRB process, ensuring timely resolution for production and customer requirements.
• Ensure MRP is giving the appropriate demand signal for procurement items and analysing and addressing the root cause of issues when necessary.
• Work closely with the Production Planners to resolve any issues.
• Supporting planners, industrial engineer and production team for SAP & MES data collection and data analysis (cycle time, scrap, S&OP etc.).
• Create and maintain the process for stock levels on shelf-life items, bulk issue materials and lineside within the organisation to ensure optimal inventory at all times.
• Support the Planning Team with their daily planning activities and KPI measurements.
• Support in integrating MES into production and moving towards a paperless process.
• Create reports to support WIP management.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous proven experience working within a similar role.
• Previous proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, in both inputting data and data extraction supporting WO and Inventory management.
• Comprehensive understanding of material traceability within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices.
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach.
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• A flexible approach to work.

Desirable:

• UK driving license and ability to travel.
• Previous experience with SAP and MES.
• Previous experience within aerospace manufacturing.

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