Material Controller

Job Description

Together for a cleaner healthier world.

Johnson Matthey a FTSE 250 organisation is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis precious metal products chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries we employ more than 12600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Material Control Team Lead this role plays a key role in supporting PGMS objectives and efficient operations through effective material use and inventory control. This includes identifying and utilizing available raw material and s resources to fulfil new melt requests in fulfilment of melt schedule requirements as well as ensuring timely and accurate inventory transactions are completed in JMs ERP system. Attention to detail and ability to regularly interpret percentages and base weights of materials being used are key for success in this role.

Regular work will include assembling the necessary materials to compile recipes for alloy of production melts. The role also includes maintaining organized and accurate inventory not only for the materials used in the department but also throughout the plant. As a metal controller supporting the teams ownership of ensuring inventory accuracy is achieved through performing inventory cycle counts supporting investigations of transactional variances and maintaining a preparedness for fiscal inventory counts.

The opportunities for engagement in expediting metal velocity continue throughout the plant as assignments may include supporting the production and supply chain planning teams to assure that all metal transactions (intermediate and finished materials) are performed promptly and recorded properly in the sites systems. This may include applying starting stock to work orders for production processing progressing intermediate materials to their next departments and transfer of completed product off the production floor for finished inspection and eventual shipment to the customer.

Additional duties may include fulfilment of adhoc requests and reporting preparing surplus materials for external processing and supporting crossfunctional and continual improvement opportunities.

Principal accountabilities

• Safety:

  • Ensure full adherence to safe work and EH&S standards remembering that production timelines do not override safety as our priority

  • Comply with all EH&S and Ergonomic policies including JMs Life Saving Policies (LSPs)

  • Participate in monthly safety meetings

  • Must be able to ensure adherence to safe work by oneself and other members of the Supply Chain

• Quality:

  • Ensure system transactions are performed accurately by maintaining attention to detail

  • Maintain timely completion of melts and adherence to the Melt Calendar

  • Fulfil site and JM security policies for metal control

  • Monitor for abnormal yields and allocation requests and raise asks for review

  • Communicate needs for support and seek assistance as required

• Delivery:

  • Maintain accurate adherence to the various melt specifications and recipe compilation

  • Work independently ensuring consistent and timely transactions of WO materials throughout the plant and system routings

  • Coordinate regularly with supply chain and production to identify needs and priorities

  • Ensure proper control and accounting of all precious metals during process

• Cost:

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice principles to enhance performance and operations

  • Ensure maximum utilization of existing metal inventory to minimize the addition of new metal procured from suppliers

  • Actively lead or support problem solving efforts as appropriate to help the team achieve its goals

• People:

  • Maintain a collaborative attitude to successfully work with the crossfunctional teams

  • Be a strong team player and assist colleagues resolve problems as able

  • Model JM Values & Behaviours.

Requirements for the role:

• Vocational education or 35 years practical and relevant onthejob trainingexperience

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Computer literate with ability to learn new systems including JMs ERPMRP platforms

• The essential functions of this role require the ability to be mobile in standing and / or walking 80 of the time reaching and bending (full range of motion) 60 of the time and must be able to transact and physically move material on a daily basis regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

• Strong attention to detail including math with ability to accurately calculate percentages

How you will be rewarded:

We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

Well give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. Well empower you to lean in and make things happen to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision were selfstarters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Were passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you a cleaner and healthier world today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on parttime job share and flexible working patterns.

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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