Production Controller

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering process company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Production Controller to manage production planning and oversee material flow. This permanent role involves working hands-on on the shop floor and ensuring the timely fulfillment of customer orders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel and experience in a mechanical setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills are crucial.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Superior communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal production planning and material scheduling.
• Direct the flow of materials from suppliers to delivery.
• Generate and oversee production schedules.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Numerical proficiency

Job description

Production Controller - 4 day week ! (full time hours worked Monday - Thursday)We are actively seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Controller to join this team at this engineering process company. The role is hands on, spending a good deal of time on and around the shop floor and acts as the primary liaison for the customers, guaranteeing the punctual and cost-effective fulfilment of their orders.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Efficient Production Planning: Lead the charge in internal production planning and material scheduling to effectively manage customer orders.
• Material and Component Oversight: Direct the flow of materials and components from suppliers through to customer delivery.
• Scheduling Mastery: Generate and oversee production schedules in line with manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements.
• Collaborative Efforts: Partner with the Shop Floor Supervisor to ensure optimal job distribution and adherence to customer time-lines.
• Active Meeting Participation: Engage in daily meetings to ensure production activities are synchronised.
• Order Management: Oversee customer orders and compile comprehensive production reports to direct manufacturing operations.
• Sales and Delivery Contributions: Play a key role in achieving sales goals and maintaining punctual product delivery.
• Flexible Role Adaptation: Be prepared to undertake various duties as required and offer support to the Production Planner.

Candidate Profile:

• Organisational Expertise: Strong organisational skills are crucial.
• Excel Mastery: Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Communication Excellence: Superior communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and customer service.
• Numerical Proficiency: Comfort with numbers and calculations is needed.
• Mechanical Knowledge: Experience in a mechanical or machine shop setting is beneficial.
• Production Control Experience: Prior experience in production control is preferred.

Schedule: Mon - Wed 7am to 5.30pm & Thu 7am to 4.30pm

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependent on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.