Function: Purchasing & Supply Chain
Contact: James Tilley
Email: james.tilley@jonlee.co.uk
Job details
Parts Material Controller
Worcester
£26,681 - £33,903 + 20% shift allowance (£32,017 - £40,684)
Double Days (Mon-Fri)
The Company
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.
Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.
The Role
This is a fast-paced, shopfloor-facing role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring materials are available to keep production running to schedule.
You’ll work closely with production teams, supply chain, and logistics to resolve shortages and maintain flow across the line.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure materials are delivered to the production line on time and in full
- Expedite urgent parts and chase deliveries through to machine arrival
- Identify material shortages and drive corrective action plans
- Support production teams by resolving part availability issues quickly
- Investigate root causes of supply issues and help implement improvements
- Maintain system accuracy using AX (stock movements, works orders, scrap, etc.)
- Review production orders (MOS) and remove blockers to keep builds on track
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a manufacturing / production environment
- Background in materials, logistics, supply chain, or planning
- Confident working on the shopfloor and communicating with production teams
- Strong problem-solving mindset and sense of ownership
- IT literate (ERP systems experience beneficial – e.g. AX)
Nice to Have
- Experience with AX or similar ERP systems
- Understanding of BOMs / production orders
- Exposure to purchasing or logistics functions
The successful candidate can also expect the following:
- Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
- Excellent career potential
- 8% Pension Contribution
- Private Health Care
- Death in Service Package
- Full Sick Pay
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Free Parking
- Subsidised Restaurant
If this Parts Material Controller role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.
Double Days - Mon-Fri 5.30am – 1.30pm, Mon-Thu 2.00pm – 10.30pm Fri 2pm-8pm
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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