As a Production Controller, you will co-ordinate the production plan to ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency.

 

What you’ll be doing

 

  • Full ownership of the progress of customer orders agreeing production plans, delivery dates, capabilities, and constraints with the relevant Cell Manager

 

  • Monitor production progress to ensure it is following schedule, advising the leadership team and project managers of deviations, and suggesting corrective actions

 

  • React to day to day issues affecting the delivery of a production schedule to minimise impact on customers

 

  • Support relevant departments in identifying process constraints and best approaches to their resolution

 

  • Report overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of machines and to support projects to reduce / remove lost time events via PPS method

 

  • Agree planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of machines and ensure machinery is available for maintenance when required

 

  • Attend daily SQCDP meeting and weekly operations meetings escalating issues when necessary

 

  • Cover Cell Manager duties during absence/holiday periods

 

  • Identify required shift pattern changes based on load in advance ensuring required resource can be put in place

 

  • Operate computer systems for the recording of work activities

 

Who we’re looking for

 

To apply, we ask that you have good knowledge of production processes and systems, with a minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. You will also have strong computer literacy skills with experience of using Excel to its full potential.

 

With the ability to manage your own workload in line with operations and production schedules, candidates must demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate to maintain good relationships and present data to wide range of levels in the business.

 

The environment is ever changing and being able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative is essential; complemented with proven problem solving skills and ability. You will be positive, innovative and motivated in your approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.

 

Benefits

 

  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)

 

  • Holiday buy & sell

 

  • Car scheme

 

  • Competitive pay

 

  • Enhanced pension

 

  • Training & development

 

Employment is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and further vetting may be required.