Production Controller

AALTO; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive plan

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental and optical cash back

Personal pension plan

Income protection and life assurance

Salary sacrifice perks

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

AALTO in Farnborough is seeking a Production Controller to monitor the production plan and ensure manufacturing progresses on schedule. The role acts as the operational link between Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics.

You will track WIP, communicate priorities to production teams, identify risks, coordinate with material planners, and support recovery actions to minimise disruption. The successful candidate will have aerospace manufacturing experience, strong attention to

Qualifications

• Proven background in production control, manufacturing operations, or planning in aerospace/high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• High attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in an energetic operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production activities against plan.
• Identify schedule risks, bottlenecks, and production constraints; escalate issues.
• Coordinate production priorities with Material Planners and Buyers.
• Report on schedule attainment, WIP status, and delivery risks.

Skills

Production control

MRP/ERP systems

Attention to detail

Operational environment

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

Job description

Travel: No

Location: Farnborough

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37

Travel: No

AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.

Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.

AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.

Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.

About The Role

We are recruiting a Production Controller is responsible for monitoring execution of the production plan and ensuring manufacturing activities progress according to schedule. The role serves as the primary operational link between Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics to drive schedule adherence and delivery performance.

Responsibilities To Include

Production Execution

• Monitor daily production activities against plan.
• Track work order progress throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain visibility of Work in Progress (WIP).
• Ensure priorities are clearly communicated to production teams.

Schedule Control

• Identify schedule risks, bottlenecks, and production constraints.
• Escalate and coordinate resolution of production issues.
• Support recovery actions to minimise schedule disruption.

Material & Capacity Coordination

• Work closely with Material Planners and Buyers to resolve shortages.
• Coordinate production priorities based on material availability.
• Monitor production capacity utilisation.

Performance Monitoring

• Report on schedule attainment, WIP status, and delivery risks.
• Support daily production reviews and operational meetings.
• Maintain accurate production control records and system updates.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Experience: proven background in production control, manufacturing operations, or planning, in an aerospace or high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• High attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication under tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a energetic operational environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

In Addition To An Attractive Market-aligned Salary, We Offer

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
• Getting around: Drive the latest vehicles with our discounted salary sacrifice scheme.
• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, from household goods to travel!

At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.