Security Metal 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 12,600 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 PGMS Supply Chain Manager, the Security metal controller will be responsible for designing and implementing secure systems of work across the R&CE site. Processes will be designed to be audited and any deviations to be tracked to ensure the highest standards of security, quality and efficiency in our metal production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•  To witness key weighments particularly at points of ‘creation’ and ‘consumption’ of hi-risk materials (sponges and solid PGM) (including different shifts on occasional basis)Review all weighment data looking for patterns, issues, losses

• To randomly check other operator weighments (including different shifts on occasional basis)Are responsible for any local area stock checks that can be performed periodically.  

• Are responsible for the ‘early warning’ stewardship systems of metal loss limits, yields and local area periodic stock checks

• Will lead on the development of ‘semi-automated’ witness-weighing requiring them to be capable of setting up data logged weighment systems. Liaison with CCTV expertise in Security (contractors) will also be required

• Will work with other staff to trial new weighment points and analyse the weighment data to see what useful information can be generated and where we should choose to insert new weighments to get the most benefit and risk reduction for the business

• Work with Security professionals to create improved monitoring of specific areas of ‘creation’ and ‘consumption’ of hi risk materials

• Conduct regular audits of metal production processes to ensure compliance with internal protocols.

• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor and control production processes, ensuring consistent security and identifying areas for improvement.

• Implement and maintain secure systems of work to safeguard the integrity of production processes and ensure the security of product across R&CE.                                                                                                                                                                 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine production procedures, ensuring optimal efficiency and quality.

• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, SPC data, and system implementations, presenting recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Provide training and support to production staff on best practices for auditing, SPC and secure systems of work.

• Contact point for one-off/trash review, so they would be trained to inspect for PGM. One-off (approving all the PGM has been removed from vessel/tank) and Trash / Maintenance Equipment (check everything leaving the building has no PGM and wipe sampled).

• Review all open work orders and lots on production. Focus on the high value PGM. This would hopefully eliminate metal sitting and reduce WIP. Currently only done at a stocktake.

• Audit lab areas quarterly to encourage metal to be refined, instead of waiting 3 years for a stocktake. Focus on the high value PGM.

• Work with security to know who has access to every door/area.

• Utilize Traksys and KBM as needed to look up weights and also to see how the metal flowed through production/yields.

• Quarterly WD2 metal audits

• Periodic audits with security manager and test getting metal through checkpoint. 

Requirements for the role:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the metal production industry.

• Educated to degree level in a technical or science based

• Strong knowledge of auditing processes and SPC techniques.

• Experience in implementing and maintaining secure systems of work.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

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.

We’ll 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. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re 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 part-time, job share and flexible working patterns.

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