Job Description
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Job Title: Production Controller
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Location: East Grinstead
Job Summary:
The Production Controller is responsible for planning, organizing, and owning the Master Production Schedule for the full East Grinstead site. This role ensures that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards, while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain alignment with customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working closely with the Production Supervisor and Team Leaders to develop and maintain detailed production schedules to align to customer demand.
* Liaise and communicate with customers on both input deliveries and output collection requirements.
* Coordinate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to align material availability.
* Driving the wider Production team to ensure plan adherence.
* Communicate production goals, changes, and updates effectively to all stakeholders.
* Monitor resource capacity and availability and implement adjustments accordingly.
* Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
* Track and report production performance metrics, including output volume, defect rates, and schedule adherence.
* Maintain accurate records of production data and generate detailed status and performance reports.
* Promote a safe working environment and report any safety concerns to management
This list is not exhaustive and may change.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in Workshop Controlling or a related role within an engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments.
* A proactive mindset focused on achieving operational excellence.
* Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel. Familiarity with health and safety practices and regulations.
* Knowledge of SAP/MRP systems would be advantageous
Literacy and Numeracy - Fluent in written and spoken English. Competent in composing clear and professional business reports and presentations.
Job Category
Factory Staff
Posting Date
08 Oct 2025; 00:10
Posting End Date
26 Oct 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Production Planner, Location: East Grinstead, ENG - RH19 1EE