Production Manager - Military Electronics

+ 6 month initial contract

+ Low Volume / High Cost Electronics Manufacturing

+ £500 to £530 per day

+ Inside IR35

+ Onsite in Hampshire

Key Skills:

+ Ideal experience is Military Electronics background

You will be responsible for the planning and control of products. You will liaise with cross-departmental stakeholders to understand the manufacturing needs, undertake materials management, manufacturing planning and ensure that materials reach production on time. You will be responsible for work in progress, use of inventory, stock takes and issuing documents for the production team.

Primary Job Purpose

• Ensure all customer product orders are realised for On Time Delivery In Full
• Plan the workload, materials, and tooling for all build demands.
• Raise external requirements to build on subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with Operations Delivery to ensure Production Plans are understood and communicated to the rest of the business.
• Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure materials plans are in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret the recommended MRP requirements and review order recommendations, prior to order placement.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure purchase requisitions are raised timely and materials are delivered on time.
• Monitor job status in conjunction with Operations delivery and procurement teams.
• To work closely with Operations Delivery, Support and Project Management teams to provide regular project updates, stock and order information, along with opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure system compliance with relevant change notices and current build status.

Education and Qualifications

• Degree qualified preferably.
• A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• A-Level education (or equivalent) in relevant subjects
• Strong computer based literacy.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experienced with MRP tools (SAP,IFS would be advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques