Production Controller

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace and defense company located in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Controller. This role involves managing production activities for complex electronic systems, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and improving production processes. Ideal candidates will have strong MRP systems knowledge, proficiency in Excel, and background in aerospace or defense. The company offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Discounted shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.
• Background in Aerospace, Defence, Communications, or high-reliability electronics.

Responsibilities

• Manage production control activities and MRP outputs.
• Oversee kitting process and coordinate with procurement.
• Monitor production progress and report on shortages.

Skills

Working knowledge of MRP systems and/or SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

Travel Required

Occasional travel within the UKp>

Location

Site (60% of your working week must be office based)

Type

Full time

What's In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site can and coffee shop.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

About the Role

At Airbus Defence & Space in Portsmouth, we design and deliver world‑leading space technology. We are now looking for a Production Controller to join our team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of production activities for complex and high‑reliability electronic systems.

This role is central to driving the schedule and cost performance of our projects, ensuring materials, parts, and assemblies are delivered on time to meet exacting customer requirements. Working closely with procurement, supply chain, and production teams, you will manage the end‑to‑end kitting and works order processes, coordinate component availability, and act on MRP outputs to keep production on track.

It’s an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of delivering cutting‑edge space systems, where your attention to detail, planning expertise, and problem‑solving ability will directly contribute to mission success.

How You Will Contribute to the Team

• Manage production control activities, including MRP outputs, requisition release, and works order scheduling through to closure.
• Oversee the kitting process, coordinating procurement, flight stores, and clean room delivery to align with project schedules.
• Monitor and report on production progress, shortages, and parts availability, supporting daily and weekly prioritisation meetings.
• Maintain accurate SAP transactions and master data (lead times, attrition, Make/Buy flags) to ensure confidence in planning and reporting.
• Drive improvements in production processes through KPI analysis, change management support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems and/or SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, results‑driven production or manufacturing environment.
• Background in industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Communications, or high‑reliability electronics.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Production Planning & Scheduling

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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