Production Control Clerk

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, Connecticut, Cromwell
Mar 15, 2025
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Assists the Production Control team with their execution of the MPS (Master Production Schedule). The Material/Part Handler works closely with the Production Control team, the Planning Manager, and Operations to ensure smooth flow of parts through the value stream and delivery schedules are met. Follow standard work for material handling (e.g. receiving, shipping, warehousing) Perform all activities in accordance with safety and quality rules Use adequate equipment (forklift, tow train) to move material Records movements of material in the transactional records systems (e.g. receipt, booking) Make proposals to improve safety, quality, efficiency. Job Responsibilities Perform clerical duties to support production control, materials, and manufacturing objectives. Provide inventory control services that include the accurate and efficient processing of paperwork, data entry, delivery, and record keeping. Organize workplace and activities to complete assignments under frequently changing priorities. Storing and stacking materials according to company standards Work closely with Operations teams to understand material requirements and expedite necessary items. Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and ensure alignment with production needs. Provide regular updates on order statuses, potential delays, and resolutions to relevant stakeholders. Monitor Stock quantity daily in order to avoid stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the production schedule if possible or raising the issue with the Master Scheduler or Planning Lead. Monitor availability of raw material / components and escalate as required to Procurement / Master Scheduler. Responsible for MRB incoming/outgoing and moving parts to next operation per instructions. Review and maintain SAP accuracy of orders - materials posting, confirmations completion dates accurate. Provide back-up support for other materials positions or duties as assigned. Travel between Cromwell and Wallingford plants as needed Job Qualifications Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenshipper ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements High School Diploma or G.E.D Required We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.