Production Controller

DFS Trading Ltd; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth and training

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced paternal leave

Discounts

Wellbeing perks

Pension and savings

Life assurance & sick pay

Job summary

DFS Trading Ltd is seeking a Woodmill Planner & Administrator to act as the operational link between the site office and the woodmill floor, ensuring timely and accurate works orders and tickets for production. You will report delays to stakeholders and maintain audit-ready records to support compliance and stock control across the office and mill floor.

We offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, plus opportunities for growth and training, generous holidays, paternal leave, staff

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.
• Proven capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Raising and coordinating of works orders from multiple upholstery sites.
• Ensuring work orders and paperwork are complete and accurate for the factory floor in the correct time frame.
• Ensuring delays are communicated in a timely manner from factory through to the relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting the audit process throughout the manufacturing sites via accurate record keeping and storage organisation.
• Ordering and controlling stock for the site office and factory floor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

About the role:

The Woodmill Planner & Administrator serves as the vital operational link between the site office and the woodmill floor, ensuring the smooth, accurate, and timely flow of timber preparation and component manufacturing. This role is responsible for raising, coordinating, and issuing precise works orders and technical work tickets to ensure the production floor hits its timelines. Acting as a proactive communicator, you will identify and report manufacturing or timber-supply delays to key stakeholders immediately. Additionally, you will champion site compliance through meticulous audit-ready record keeping and manage the inventory and stock control of all essential consumables for both the office and the mill floor.

Here’s what we offer:The Highlights

• Competitive Pay & Work-Life Balance:With a yearly salary of£35,075.00and a reliable schedule
• Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• There’s more…
• Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get.
• Enhanced paternal leave:to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.
• Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family – and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.
• Wellbeing Perks:Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and Savings:Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.

What you'll be doing:

• Raising and coordinating of works orders from multiple upholstery sites
• Ensuring work orders and paperwork are complete and are accurate for the factory floor in the correct time frame
• Ensuring delays are communicated in a timely manner from factory through to the relevant stakeholders
• Supporting the audit process throughout the manufacturing sites via accurate record keeping and storage organisation
• Ordering and controlling stock for the site office and factory floor

This role is for you if :

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• An adaptable approach to fulfill site operational demands
• Understanding of upholstery manufacturing materials and assembly—advantageous, though not essential
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills
• Proven capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively
• Clear and effective communication skills
• A true commitment to maintaining high standards
• Proactively engaging with key partners to ensure operational standards are met
• Experience using excel

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We’re committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.

(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)