Production Controller

Job Description

• 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

19 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date

05 Oct 2025