Full Job Description
Material Controller / Material Handling Specialist
Coventry based
Permanent
40 hours per week
Up to £45,000 basic DOE
We are seeking a professional and experienced material controller/specialist to join the management team of a growing precision manufacturer based in Coventry.
To assist in the management of the company quality processes to ensure paperwork and components are produced to company and customer specifications.
The role of material controller/specialist is critical to the ongoing success of the business plans for growth over the next 36 months.
This role is exciting and variable and will involve liaising daily with multiple departments and external suppliers to ensure standards are met and problems are solved on a timely basis.
Main Accountabilities of a material controller / specialist:
- Assist with the evaluation of potential material suppliers and undertake due process to ensure that the supplier has approved status on FM
- Use the RFQ system to source materials
- Thoroughly check proposals from suppliers against the material specs to ensure that none deviate from customer specification
- Where materials do vary from customer specification, that due quality systems are used at all times to secure customer approval under production permit or concession
- Submit quotes to the Commercial Director in a timely fashion
- Secure stock materials only under the approval of the Commercial Director
- Oversee material stock; knowing the status and location of stock and incoming materials and supporting the stock logistics team to ensure that material is in the right place at the right time
- Have accountability for successful material stock audits
- When required, you expedite outstanding purchase orders using expedite tool on FM
- You monitor and assist with material movement on FM
- You will manage material stores personnel
- Understanding that the role taken requires a high expectation of commitment to the business in ensuring all roles and functions are completed, this may be extremely variable due to the nature of the business
Candidate of materials controller / specialist should have:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing role within materials handling, control, quality or operations.
- Have experience in securing supply chain function
- Knowledge and experience of ISO regulations
- Have experience in sourcing stock and materials from various outlets
- To manage budgets on jobs and campaigns
- Managed the quality of product and make cost savings previously
- Be an effective communicator at all levels
- Worked with quality systems and inhouse stock control systems
Benefits of a materials controller/specialist
- Up to £45000 basic
- Weekday and Weekend overtime available at premium rates
- Free onsite parking
- Canteen
- Pension
- Upskilling internal and external training
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service
If you feel you match the criteria of materials controller/specialist and Coventry is a suitable work location, apply today.
