Production Controller

Optima UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday

Competitive hourly rate £13-£14 per hr

Supportive experienced team

Job summary

Optima UK in Hinckley is seeking a Production Controller to join a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will raise and issue job tickets, manage shop floor documentation and ensure orders move smoothly from receipt to dispatch.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency with MS Office. You will coordinate with planning, stores and subcontractors while maintaining accurate records and traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience handling production paperwork and order forms.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Raise and issue job tickets and works orders to the shop floor.
• Ensure job documentation is complete and available for production.
• Process and complete order forms for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare paperwork for components sent out for subcontract processes.
• Monitor progress of jobs and update records accordingly.
• Liaise with production, stores and other departments to maintain flow of work.
• Check completed orders against paperwork before packing and dispatch.
• Label, pack and prepare finished components for shipment.
• Maintain identification and traceability documentation.
• Update internal systems and spreadsheets with production data.
• Assist with stock and material administration as required.
• Coordinate subcontract work and prepare parts for collection or delivery.
• Follow up on outstanding paperwork and production documentation.
• Identify and resolve administrative issues delaying production or dispatch.
• Maintain records in line with procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent worker

Job description

ob Description: Production Controller Location: Hinckley Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:15pm Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Controller to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business based in Hinckley . This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has strong organisational and administrative skills. You will play an important role in supporting the production process, ensuring work is accurately documented, orders are processed correctly and components move efficiently through the business. Working closely with the production team, planning, stores and other departments, you will help ensure the smooth flow of work from order through to completion and dispatch.

The Role

• Raising and issuing job tickets and works orders to the shop floor
• Ensuring job documentation is complete, accurate and available for production
• Processing and completing order forms for subcontractors and external suppliers
• Preparing paperwork and documentation for components being sent out for subcontract processes
• Monitoring the progress of jobs through production and updating relevant records
• Liaising with production, stores and other internal departments to help maintain the flow of work
• Checking completed orders against relevant paperwork before packing and dispatch
• Labelling, packing and preparing finished components and customer orders for shipment
• Ensuring correct identification and traceability documentation is maintained
• Updating internal systems and spreadsheets with production and order information
• Assisting with stock and material administration where required
• Supporting the coordination of subcontract work, including preparing parts and documentation for collection or delivery
• Following up on outstanding paperwork, orders and production documentation
• Helping to identify and resolve any administrative issues that could delay production or dispatch
• Maintaining accurate records in line with company procedures and quality requirements
• Providing general administrative support to the production and operations teams

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Confident working with production paperwork, order forms and internal systems
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments
• Competent using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
• Proactive and able to work independently when required
• Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Someone who understands the importance of accuracy, documentation and traceability
• Someone who has previously worked in a production/manufacturing environment is advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00-£14.00 per hour , depending on experience
• Early finish every Friday
• Full-time position with a well-established aerospace manufacturing business
• Opportunity to work as part of a supportive and experienced team
• Varied role with exposure to production, planning and operational processes

If you are an organised and detail-focused individual looking for your next opportunity within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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