Production Control & Supply Chain Assistant - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Verwood, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 - £32,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week

We are recruiting for a Production Control & Supply Chain Assistant to join a well-established and growing precision engineering manufacturer based in Verwood, Dorset.

The company specialises in manufacturing high-quality precision-machined components for the aerospace industry, operating within an AS9100 quality-controlled environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual looking to develop a career within production planning, manufacturing administration and supply chain coordination.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production records are accurate, customer delivery requirements are met and subcontract machining activities are effectively coordinated.

The Role

Working closely with Production, Purchasing and Quality departments, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and maintaining manufacturing work orders and production records.

• Assisting with production planning, scheduling and workflow coordination.

• Updating manufacturing information using MRP/ERP systems.

• Coordinating subcontract machining operations with external suppliers.

• Raising and managing purchase orders for subcontract manufacturing processes.

• Issuing engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements to suppliers.

• Monitoring supplier progress, delivery dates and performance.

• Expediting subcontract suppliers to meet production deadlines.

• Producing weekly and monthly KPI and production performance reports.

• Maintaining accurate spreadsheets, databases and manufacturing documentation.

• Supporting customer order administration and delivery schedules.

• Liaising with internal departments to resolve production and supply chain issues.

• Supporting AS9100 quality procedures, document control and traceability requirements.

• Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and production efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy manufacturing environment.

You should have:

• Good administration and organisational skills.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with data.

• Good numerical skills and a sound standard of Maths and English.

• Strong communication skills when dealing with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

• A proactive, reliable and professional approach.

• A willingness to learn new systems and manufacturing processes.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Production planning or manufacturing administration.

• Supply chain coordination or purchasing.

• Raising purchase orders and liaising with subcontract suppliers.

• Engineering or precision manufacturing environments.

• MRP/ERP systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Aerospace manufacturing or AS9100 quality systems.

Previous engineering or manufacturing experience is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 - £32,500 per annum, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• 39-hour working week.

• Full training and development.

• Opportunity for long-term career progression.

• Established and growing aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Friendly and supportive team.

How to Apply

To apply for this permanent opportunity, please submit your latest CV. Alternatively, please contact Alan for further information.