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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title – Production Controller
Job Location – Brighton
Job ID – 31301
About this opportunity and L3Harris UK
From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.
L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs, manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high-performance, multi-station solutions used to launch air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions from bay, wing or fuselage stations.
A few of our employee benefits are:
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Private medical insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
- Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
- Group income protection
- Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
What the role will involve
Reporting to the Production Control Manager, the Production Controller would be responsible for the day to day management of customer accounts through the process from enquiry to dispatch. This involves use of both MRP and CRP, liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate and on time delivery.
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
- Using MRP and CRP to ensure parts are processed through machine shop and assembly in a timely manner.
- Participating in shortage meetings and contract review meetings to give accurate information to internal and external customers.
- Providing information to programme managers and external customers as required.
- Raising works orders and passing these through both manufacturing and stores.
- Stock control and administration of works orders for several accounts.
- Annual participation in Stock Take.
What you’ll bring
The role requires the following experience and skills:
- Minimum GSCE Equivalent Level C in Maths and English.
- Works well in a team environment and can communicate effectively to internal and external customers.
- Capable of managing a number of tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work methodically and to follow tasks to conclusion.
- Good communication skills and excellent computer skills in MS Office and Project
Important to know
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
