At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future.  Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. 

Our passion?  Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation.  Our way of life?  Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork. 

Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together. 

Our Barnstaple facility is located in North Devon. Founded in 1948, the site now employs approximately 160 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.

Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club and a group wide focus on ‘Build Expertise’ in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects,  developing our current employees and encouraging others to join our industry.

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits including:

• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Medical Cover
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Free Parking

Introduction

Reporting to the materials manager this role is required to take a leading team member role within the site logistics and materials management team activities, deputising for the materials manager and supporting the wider team to ensure day to day process requirements are satisfied to the required levels of compliance and business requirements.

The role is one of a leading hand and therefore requires a balanced approach to ensure the team dynamic is supported, stepping into a leading role to deputise for the materials manager and working as part of the logistics team. Manage a team responsible for Inbound and Outbound material transactions and deputise from the Materials Manager who will hold responsibility for materials whilst on site.

Requirements:

• Always demonstrate safe behaviour and delivers a zero-safety incident culture within logistics processes and related to materials handling and movement.
• Support the maintenance of policies, procedures and material control systems, ensuring full compliance to all required standards e.g. AS9100, ISO9001, and remain Compliant within the Law of UK and US Export Control Acts/Legislation and Fiscal regulations
• Working as part of the logistics team coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering, supporting the planning and execution of all activities related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of materials and finished goods.
• Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, delivered to inventory, and that finished goods are packaged and kitted according to specification and shipped in a timely manner.
• Reviews receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are processed effectively and accurately and the quality of materials received is correct.
• Ensures the security and accuracy of materials and goods with inventory control.
• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
• Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped as per marketing schedules, achieving “on time in full” of agreed or contracted Customer KPIs and Milestones.
• Improves operational methods and procedures to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities and in line with AS9100 and other compliance requirements including the development and implementation of export control procedures at the Business Unit to improve, compliance, standardization across multiple facilities and overall effectiveness.
• Supports the implementation of effective process and product control strategies and process, e.g. Layered stock cycle counting Process Audits and Finished Goods audits where necessary.
• Support ISO and External audits as necessary to ensure compliance with policies and expectations.
• Supports the development of others with effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COQ data or regular product/process audit results.
• Deputy for Materials Manager across the Logistics team and as site Export Control Officer. This includes but is not limited to: Compliance requirements, Goods In, Stores, kitting, and despatch.

Desireable Skills and Experience

• To be successful you will be highly customer focused with excellent technical knowledge and a keen eye for detail.
• A role model of the TT Way behaviors to all colleagues.
• Always display the highest level of professional integrity and honesty.
• Ability to be able to communicate competently and effectively
• A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider Logistics team.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Flexible and open-minded approach with a determination to succeed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Experienced in Aerospace industry or similar industry.
• Able to support lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve team performance.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes.
• Proven track record in effective logistics parts controls, Demonstratable experience in a similar role.
• Customs Procedures Import/Export Chief systems and EUR1/Commercial Invoices
• Harmonised Tariff Code system and reporting
• SPIRE UK Export Control Joint Unit Licencing System
• Awareness of US Extraterritorial Export Control Laws and how to remain Compliant
• Security Control aspects relating to Security Aspects Letters and UK Secrets and Official Sensitive control procedures
• Ability to read a variety of Technical Drawing types or specification/data sheets and make an Understanding of requirements and assess part compliance
• ERP Enterprise Resource Planning and MRP Material Requirements Planning tools (ideally Epicor 9, Vantage 8 or similar)
• Advanced or Expert user in Microsoft Excel or Power

Desirable:

• IOSH managing safely trained.
• Previous experience in lean principles
• Knowledge of our customers and their industry, Aerospace, Marine, Defence
• Experience of dealing with customers, suppliers & government agencies both internal/external
• AS9100 rev D awareness

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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