Operations Support Coordinator

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence company based in Telford, Shropshire. RBSL design, manufacture, and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

We are recruiting for Operations Support Coordinator to join RBSL facilities team in Telford.

The Operations Support Coordinator will report to the Site Facilities Manager and carry out a range of duties to support the RBSL manufacturing production teams and other internal stakeholders.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and processing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), workshop tooling, and general equipment (e.g. personal lockers) requirements from internal stakeholders. This will involve generating orders with key suppliers using SAP.
• Allocating orders to the correct cost centre code and/or Limit of Liability (LOL)
• Recording the PPE and tooling orders in the company order book for internal and external audit compliance
• Coordinating Proof of Deliveries (POD) with the supplier, and investigating material shortages and processing invoices
• Approving invoices for delivered items and investigating queries with the RBSL Accounts Payable team
• Coordinating site process confirmations and workshop inspections to ensure tooling, equipment and PPE are in line with target condition (e.g. statutory inspection of lifting equipment), and compliant for audit purposes
• Managing the Manufacturing Operations quarantine process to ensure compliance with external auditing procedures (i.e. all non-compliant tooling is recorded and stored in the quarantine area)
• Managing the onsite vending machine consumables with the supplier
• Monitoring the levels of industrial gas to ensure sufficient availability for the production programmes. This will involve placing orders, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring prompt payment of invoices.
• Supporting Operations teams to reduce consumption and waste, in line with current lean manufacturing principles for machine/hand tools and consumable items
• Demonstrating and promoting a high-level of safety awareness
• Managing the Manufacturing Operations personnel laundry allocation with the with suppliers
• Developing strong working relationships across all company functions and suppliers
• Supporting the Site Facilities manager with respect to SLA adherence and cost performance providing analysis and recommendations for KPI improvements
• Supporting Operations teams by coordinating the purchase and repair or replacement of equipment following Total Planned Maintenance (TPM), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and inspections
• Saving relevant documentation in the company SharePoint database

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential

• Experience working in a manufacturing/Operations/Warehouse environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver to the agreed Key Performance Indicators
• Excellent communication skills, initiative-taking, and results driven
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience within an Indirect Procurement position and Operations

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SAP and SharePoint
• An IOSH Working Safety qualification

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free access to onsite gym

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.