Production Controller

FFW Site Services Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

FFW Site Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Controller to join its established manufacturing business in Newmarket. The role focuses on coordinating production information, ensuring accurate records, and effective communication across engineering, operations and production teams.

Ideal candidates will have prior production control or manufacturing administration experience within a manufacturing environment, strong organisational skills and proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Experience in production control or manufacturing administration.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and manage technical information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and production management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain production information to support manufacturing activities.
• Create and update production orders and job records.
• Ensure teams have correct information and documentation to complete work efficiently.
• Review and maintain manufacturing records, identify errors or missing information.
• Monitor progress against production requirements and deadlines.
• Process updates to production documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and manufacturing to resolve queries.
• Maintain information within production management systems.
• Support preparation and distribution of technical documentation.
• Identify delays due to missing/incorrect information and escalate as needed.
• Maintain production records and processes per company procedures.

Skills

Production control

Manufacturing coordination

Attention to detail

Cross-department communication

Prioritising workloads

MS Office

ERP systems

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Production management systems

Job description

FFW Site Services is recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Production Controller to join an established manufacturing business.

This position plays an important role in supporting production activities, ensuring accurate information, effective coordination and the smooth progression of work through the manufacturing process.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of accurate production records, meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication between operational teams.

This would suit someone with previous experience in production control, manufacturing coordination or a similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain production information to support manufacturing activities.
• Create and update production orders, job records and associated documentation.
• Ensure production teams have the correct information and documentation to complete work efficiently.
• Review and maintain manufacturing records, identifying errors or missing information.
• Monitor administrative progress against production requirements and deadlines.
• Process updates and changes to production documentation accurately.
• Work closely with engineering, operations and manufacturing teams to resolve queries.
• Maintain accurate information within production management systems.
• Support the preparation and distribution of technical and operational documentation.
• Identify potential delays caused by missing or incorrect information and elevate where necessary.
• Ensure production records and processes are maintained in line with company procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in production control, production coordination or manufacturing administration.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of production orders, job records and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to interpret and manage technical information accurately.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using business or production management systems.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
• Confident communicating with colleagues across production, engineering and operational departments.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, Bills of Materials or ERP systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment with an established manufacturing business.
• A varied position within a busy production environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues.