Material Controller

Luton, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure the timely manufacture of products in accordance with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The successful candidate will manage all materials in the manufacturing chain to meet the appropriate build standards and maintain work-in-progress status within SAP. The role includes expediting internal production items to comply with MPS and generating weekly progress reports. You will also provide accurate feedback on estimated completion dates and potential delays through your team lead and local integrated project team (IPT).

The ideal candidate must possess strong organisational and communication skills, working closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to meet production schedules.

What you will do as a Material Controller

• Review, release, and manage internal Production/Service orders aligned with MPS and customer plans.
• Expedite work through production areas daily, collaborating with manufacturing teams to review capacity.
• Schedule Production/Service Orders using SAP.
• Use Teamcenter to ensure the latest drawings and work instructions are applied to Production/Service orders.
• Coordinate vendor operations with Delivery and Logistics teams.
• Implement FRB/MRB (Material Review Board) actions, attend MRB meetings, and ensure dispositioned material is handled accordingly.
• Liaise with Industrial Engineering to ensure accurate rework descriptions and timings.
• Manage the delivery of kits to and from all Manufacturing and Engineering areas.
• Inform internal stakeholders of delays that could impact MPS achievement, suggest re-prioritisations, and resolve issues.
• Attend and contribute to production reviews as a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Collaborate closely with the Material Supply team to ensure material availability for the agreed production plan.
  
  

What we need from you

• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Previous planning experience in a production environment.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) is an advantage.
  
  

If you are highly organised with the skills to manage materials effectively in a production environment, we encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid