Description
Job Description:
Production Controller and Planning Engineer
Job Description:
The Security Enterprise Solutions, Civil Group of Leidos is seeking a Production Controller and Planning Engineer who is seeking a position in a dynamic environment. Under moderate supervision, the Production Controller and Planning Engineer is responsible for activities that span the entire planning and procurement cycle.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out the accurate material planning and forecasting for ongoing projects utilising tools such as MRP to assist in these tasks. You will also be responsible for managing the flow of manufacturing orders and ensuring that material and time bookings against those are accurate.
Responsibilities:
Working with internal customers and stakeholders to ensure enquiries are addressed for manufacturing, service and projects
Work with engineering and manufacturing on Bill Of Material (BOM) review and analysis
Maintain reports and monitor material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory processes
Support the purchase requisition process, monitor and communicate progress through the process across multiple departments
Conduct follow-up with buyers, planners and requestors regarding completion of open Purchase Requisitions or Manufacturing Orders.
Work with Managers to plan and manage production
Review production plans and schedules to identify and report potential risks
Avoid shortages and excess of equipment and material
Review production requirements and establish priorities and schedules
Monitor progress of manufacturing orders by planning and monitoring material movement in production
Plan equipment and material needs for manufacturing orders and service/spares
Work with Management in resolving production planning and control issues
Prepare job order documents and give timely approvals
Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications
Work with Product Line Management, Service Technical Support, Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineering on end of life (EOL) item lifecycle.
Communicate production updates to management on regular basis.
Assist in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule
Other related tasks reasonably expected by the business
Basic Qualifications
You will have a thorough understanding of material planning and ERP/MRP tools, together with relevant experience gained from within a production/manufacturing business or environment;
Understanding of ERP and MRP tools
Experience of ERP systems such as SAP, JDEdwards, Deltek, Syspro, Epicor or similar
Knowledge of Manufacturing methods and assembly processes
Detailed project planning of Manufacturing Operations and Processes
Excellent Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Great organization and communication skills
Attention to detail
Positive attitude and a willingness to progress into tasks of greater responsibility
Must be a UK/EU Citizen
Although the role is to be based from our Bedford facility, the successful candidate may be required to regularly travel to other locations within the UK and worldwide, therefore a valid passport and full UK/EU driving licence is mandatory.
Please Note: - This role will be based in Bedford, UK and suitable candidates will need to be within commuting distance of our Bedford facility.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
