Manufacturing ERP Controller

Keystone Group; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Keystone Lintels is seeking an experienced Manufacturing ERP Controller to manage and optimise its ERP systems, ensuring accurate manufacturing data and reliable reporting. The role focuses on D365 Business Central, production planning, BOMs and MRP across production, purchasing and finance.

You will lead ERP improvements, provide user training, and collaborate with IT to resolve issues and boost efficiency on site in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ ERP-focused manufacturing/planning/analyst experience.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central manufacturing and MRP modules.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, BOMs, routings, inventory and shop-floor operations.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system improvements and staff training.
• Strong Excel; Power BI and SQL experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A relevant degree, HNC or HND desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK / Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Managing Dynamics 365 BC including configuration, integrations, updates and troubleshooting.
• Maintaining accurate manufacturing data including BOMs, routings and planning parameters.
• Managing MRP, production schedules, capacity planning and inventory control.
• Producing reports and dashboards covering production performance, costs, waste and stock levels.
• Supporting product costing, financial reconciliations and cost variance analysis.
• Leading ERP improvements, system rollouts, user training and change management.
• Collaborating with production, purchasing, quality, finance and IT to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

ERP expertise

D365 BC MRP

Production planning

BOMs

Routings

Inventory management

Shop-floor operations

ERP implementations

Staff training

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Degree / HNC / HND

UK/Northern Ireland work eligibility

Education

Relevant degree, HNC or HND

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Keystone Lintels is looking for an experienced and motivated Manufacturing ERP Controller to manage and optimise our ERP systems, ensuring accurate manufacturing data, effective production planning and reliable reporting.

This role is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing and ERP knowledge, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, who can improve processes and work across production, purchasing, finance and IT.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including configuration, integrations, updates and troubleshooting
• Maintaining accurate manufacturing data, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings and production planning parameters
• Managing MRP, production schedules, capacity planning and inventory control
• Producing reports and dashboards covering production performance, costs, waste and stock levels
• Supporting product costing, financial reconciliations and cost variance analysis
• Leading ERP improvements, system rollouts, user training and change management
• Working with production, purchasing, quality, finance and IT to resolve issues and improve efficiency

What you’ll need to succeed

• 3–5+ years’ experience in an ERP-focused manufacturing, planning or analyst role, ideally in heavy manufacturing or steel fabrication
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central manufacturing and MRP modules
• Strong knowledge of production planning, BOMs, routings, inventory management and shop‑floor operations
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system improvements and staff training
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI and SQL experience would be advantageous
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills
• A relevant degree, HNC or HND would be desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK / Northern Ireland

What we’re looking for

• Reliable, organised and detail‑oriented
• Proactive with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Analytical and confident using data to solve problems
• Able to communicate effectively and support colleagues
• Capable of managing competing priorities under pressureCommitted to improving manufacturing efficiency and stock control
• Someone who takes ownership and drives improvements
• A team player who takes pride in operational excellence

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, values‑driven and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family‑owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting‑edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market‑leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.

Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs. Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.