Looking for a true lineside role not general stores or warehousing? This position is embedded directly within a high tech defence manufacturing environment, supporting live production and ensuring materials are exactly where they need to be, when they need to be there. Our client, a long standing partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller (Lineside focused) to support production delivery at their Bolton site. What youll be doing Working directly on the production line, loading and controlling work packages to meet manufacturing schedules Managing line side inventory, stock accuracy and shelf life controlled materials Kitting and issuing components to manufacturing cells in line with lead times and cycle plans Using ERP systems (e.g. SAP) to maintain accurate records and support production flow Applying lean principles such as Kanban and two bin systems to prevent s...