Production Controller

Global engineering business require a Production Controller. Applicants need experience in a fast-paced production manufacturing environment, MS Excel competency and ideally some exposure to MRP / ERP systems.

The Production Controller will be responsible for creating weekly manufacturing plans derived from the Master Production Schedule which maximise the utilisation of resources to meet customer demand. Generated schedules will be communicated to suppliers to allow for effective supply planning, while appreciating potential capacity and resource constraints.

Specific duties of the Production Controller include :

Create and update weekly work scheduleReport on daily fulfilment KPIs such as OTIFMonitor material shortages - liaison with suppliers and procurementRaise Job cards inline with MRP and ensure integrity of dataTrack progress of manufacturing schedules and update accordinglyInterdepartmental liaison - Procurement, Production, Material Handling

Production Controller applicants should meet the following criteria :

Experience of planning (inventory, supply chain, material, production planning, production control)Previous experience of a fast-paced production environment - manufacturing, food, FMCG etcStrong competency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Formulas etc).MRP / ERP experienceApplicants need to be eligible for UK security clearance