Production Controller

Rolls-Royce; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking a Production Controller to oversee the Master Production Schedule for its East Grinstead site. The role involves ensuring efficient production processes while coordinating across multiple departments to meet customer demands. Ideal candidates should have experience in Workshop Controlling, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. This role offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Workshop Controlling or a related role within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and capacity planning.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to customer demand.
• Communicate production goals, changes, and updates to stakeholders.
• Track and report production performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity.
• Promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Proficiency in MS Excel

Tools

SAP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

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.

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.