Process Controller in Hucknall Torkard

Job Description

To provide day-to-day operational control while acting as the process expert and knowledge point for the operation. The role will combine controller-level responsibility with hands-on operational capability across Receipt, Pick, Pack and Ship, ensuring processes are understood, followed and delivered Right First Time.

Core Responsibilities\n

Operational & Process Control

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• Become a subject matter expert across the end-to-end warehouse process

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• Maintain a strong floor presence, supporting the team and stepping directly onto operational tasks when required.

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• Identify process issues and provide practical, real-time troubleshooting.

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• Support the operation in resolving exceptions rather than simply escalating them.

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• Provide holiday/absence cover across the rotating shift pattern, while predominantly working day shift.

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WMS Super User

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• Develop detailed knowledge of the site's Warehouse Management System (WMS) and become a recognised super user.

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• Support colleagues with WMS queries, exceptions and process issues.

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• Understand the relationship between the physical warehouse process and system transactions.

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• Help identify recurring system/process problems and support sustainable solutions.

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Customer Interface

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• Act as the main day-to-day operational contact for the on-site customer.

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• Investigate operational queries and provide timely, knowledgeable responses.

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• Own issues through to resolution where possible, coordinating with operational leadership where escalation is required.

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• Robust communication via various channels

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• Build customer confidence through strong process and systems knowledge.

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Quality & Right First Time

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• Champion a Right First Time culture appropriate to an aerospace environment.

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• Reinforce adherence to defined warehouse processes and controls.

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• Identify where process variation could create a quality or customer risk.

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• Support investigation and corrective action when process failures occur.

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• Lead by example by demonstrating the correct process on the floor

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Work Instructions & Knowledge

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• Work closely with operational colleagues to ensure Work Instructions accurately reflect how the process should be performed.

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• Identify gaps, ambiguity or outdated instructions and support their correction.

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• Coach colleagues on the correct process and reinforce compliance.

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• Become a first point of contact when colleagues are unsure how a process should be completed.

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• Help ensure that operational knowledge is embedded across the team

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We are looking for someone who doesn't just know how to control an operation, but wants to understand how it works. They should be equally comfortable troubleshooting a WMS issue, speaking with the customer, reviewing a work instruction and getting onto the warehouse floor to demonstrate the correct process. This person will become a go-to knowledge point for the operation, with a strong focus on process discipline, problem solving and Right First Time delivery.

Key capabilities\n

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• Warehouse operational/controller experience

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• Able to develop a strong understanding of Receipt, Pick, Pack and Ship

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• High systems aptitude and ability to rapidly become a WMS super user

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• Hands-on and comfortable working on task

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• Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving capability

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• Confident customer-facing communication

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• Strong attention to detail

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• Quality-focused mindset

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• Ability to coach and transfer knowledge

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• Confidence challenging incorrect process respectfully

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• Comfortable reviewing and improving Work Instructions

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• Flexibility to cover rotating shifts during holiday/absence periods

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Hours are Monday- Friday 07.30-1600 but flexibility is required.

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DBS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE ASWELL AS 5 YEARS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.

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