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HEAD OF PRODUCTION – SOUTHAMPTON
NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A HEAD OF PRODUCTION WORKING IN THE DEFENCE SECTOR
Contract opportunity for a Head of Production to join a globally leading defence company.
- Based in Southampton – Hybrid
- Candidates must have active SC Clearance
- £510 per day – Inside IR35
- 7 month duration
WHAT WILL THE HEAD OF PRODUCTION BE DOING?
- 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 Plan are understood and communicated to the rest of the business.
- Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure materials plans are in place.
THE HEAD OF PRODUCTION SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
- 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 changes notices and current build status.
- Liaise with Finance and support end of month cycle counting, WIP reporting and material audits.
- Identify and support with MRP material planning business improvement activities.
- Review and replenish consumable items in a timely manner
- Undertake such other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holders experience and qualifications, as may be required for the smooth operation of the business.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS POSITION, WE REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE SC CLEARANCE
TO BE CONSIDERED….
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly, If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process andamp; submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Shaun Varley. I look forward to hearing from you.
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
KEY SKILLS:
HEAD OF PRODUCTION / PRODUCTION / MRP / REQUIREMENTS / SUPPLY CHAIN / ENGINEERING / NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE / NATIONAL SECURITY / CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE / NSD / DEFENCE /
