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Manufacturing Logistics Team Leader

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
7 Apr 2019
Reference
P7313

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Discipline
Manufacturing & Production
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
Manufacturing UK is an integral part of the Operations Directorate whose principal mission is to ensure that MBDA’s deliverable commitments are met in terms of time, cost and quality.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Logistics Team Leader to join our team at Bolton.
Role Profile: Responsible for the management and co-ordination of all planning activities for the manufacture/delivery of hardware to achieve project programmes to time, cost and quality
 
The Role
  • Maintaining the manufacturing bill of materials and project manufacturing strategy, including make/buy venue/policy
  • Co-ordination of logistics co-ordinators deployed in the planning, maintenance and delivery of detailed parts and assemblies, in line with the manufacturing master schedule
  • Schedule all work through the manufacturing facilities
  • Manage the efficient use of storage space
  • Monitor topical knowledge of inventory holdings
  • Review potential work, compile bids and estimates
  • In association with procurement suggest alternative supply/venue if not loaded to manufacturing UK
  • Identify and implement process improvement for the business
  • Receiver of TI, validate, check and add a level of signature – in line with manufacturing requirement
  • MRP overview - instigate reports, stock no demand, aged WIP
  • People management activities, such as team development
 
What’s in it for you?
The role will provide many stimulating challenges and personal development opportunities. MBDA values its employee’s personal and professional development and therefore provides opportunities for both on the job training, e-learning and classroom learning in a variety of technical and managerial subjects, the opportunity exists to create both movement and development opportunities across the Logistics skill pool as we begin on our journey to embrace Functional excellence, this will deliver many training requirements that will further stimulate our staff in our drive to achieve benchmark logistics practice across Manufacturing UK.  
 
What’s great about the team?
We’re passionate about our people and recognise that to continually exceed our client’s expectations and needs, Manufacturing UK require an intelligent and motivated team.  You will be leading a dynamic, focussed team responsible for delivering a benchmark logistics service in support of the newly established Equipment’s Business servicing multiple customers both internal and external to MBDA Bolton, the opportunity to interact with other business units with the view to develop best practice across our state of the art facility at Bolton will be key to our continued success.
 
What are we looking for?
  • In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Proven production control experience
  • Very good commercial and financial understanding.
  • Very good negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills: able to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels.
  • MRP knowledge
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
     
Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.
 
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LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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