Overview
Morson Talent are recruiting a Senior Production Controller for our aerospace client based in Wolverhampton.
Job Title: Senior Production Controller
Department: Production
Reports To: Lead Production Manager
Rate: £25.00 (+£3.64/hour holiday pay) or £34.09 UMB
Shift: 37 Hours per week / 8.00am - 4.45pm (Mon - Thurs) 8.00am - 12.00pm (Fri)
Contract: 12-months
Responsibilities
* As a Senior Production Controller, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing processes within the GDS Production Control team to ensure customer demand requirements are met.
* You will focus on short-term supply management, driving on-time delivery (OTD) and reducing arrears while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
* Your responsibilities will include collaborating cross-functionally, managing escalations, and ensuring real-time problem resolution in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
* Coordinate with various departments to align planning and customer requirements across kitting, operations, and shipping.
* Manage material availability through effective escalation of supply issues (internal and external).
* Identify and escalate material supply mismatches, providing timely solutions.
* Generate and report performance data and risks to the leadership team, supporting with mitigation plans.
* Develop and maintain weekly production and kitting plans while ensuring adherence to inventory forecasts and plans.
* Monitor adherence to inventory plans, including process control and aged WIP reduction.
* Ensure completion of the Build Plan and review execution performance (QCPC).
* Manage escalation processes for sustained deviations from the plan. Collaborate with the SIOP function to improve processes such as forecast accuracy and material master data.
* Construct and implement standard work instructions aligned with management requirements.
* Coach and develop the production control team, identifying skills gaps and ensuring appropriate development plans are in place.
* Support inventory optimisation initiatives (PFEP) and analyse data to drive improvements.
What will you bring to the role?
Essential skills
* Strong influencing skills and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
* Demonstrable experience with SAP and Excel, with the ability to share knowledge across the team.
* Good working knowledge of core processes in demand management, production planning, and materials management.
Desirable skills
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience managing escalations and implementing corrective actions.
* Strong understanding of inventory optimisation processes (PFEP).
* Previous experience in coaching and developing team members.
* Familiarity with process control methodologies and QCPC adherence.
* Responsive to change and able to operate effectively in a continuous improvement environment.
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