Production Controller

SII Group UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension

Private medical

Life cover

Income protection

25 days holiday

Sick pay 10 days

Cycle to work

Udemy access

Job summary

SII UK is seeking an experienced Production Controller to support a leading organisation in the space and advanced manufacturing sector. Working on the shop floor, you will monitor production progress, coordinate across stakeholders, and drive actions to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence.

The role requires strong knowledge of production control, SAP or similar ERP systems, and excellent analytical and communication skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of production control and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of KPIs and production monitoring techniques.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production activities and track manufacturing progress against schedules.
• Ensure work orders are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.
• Verify manufacturing readiness, including material availability, documentation, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate activities between production teams, planning functions, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Identify production constraints, delays, and bottlenecks, escalating issues where required.
• Support the implementation of mitigation and recovery plans to maintain programme delivery targets.
• Analyse and report production performance using relevant industrial KPIs.
• Facilitate and lead daily shopfloor routines and operational meetings.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve operational issues and improve workflow efficiency.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, company procedures, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Production control

Manufacturing operations

ERP/MRP systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Continuous improvement

Organization

Tools

SAP

Job description

SIIGroup delivers DigitalServices, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we're recognised as a "Great Place to Work" for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Lets Tech Togetheris our promiseto encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers withdevelopment opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

THE OPPORTUNITY

SII UK is seekingan experienced Production Controller to supporta leading organisation operating withinthe space and advanced manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in line with production planning, quality requirements, and programme commitments.

Working directly on the shop floor, you will monitor production progress, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, identify bottlenecks, and drive actions that support on-time delivery and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor daily production activities and track manufacturing progress against schedules.
• Ensure work orders are complete, accurate,and ready for execution.
• Verify manufacturing readiness, includingmaterial availability, documentation, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate activities between production teams,planning functions, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Identify production constraints, delays,and bottlenecks, escalating issues where required.
• Support the implementation of mitigation and recovery plansto maintain programme delivery targets.
• Analyse and report production performance using relevantindustrial KPIs.
• Facilitate and lead daily shopfloor routinesand operational meetings.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolveoperational issues and improve workflow efficiency.
• Support internal reviews, audits,and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with qualitystandards, company procedures, and manufacturing processes.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong understanding of production control and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of industrial performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring techniques.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP/MRPsystems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive mindsetwith a focus on continuous improvement.
• Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented approach.

EXPIRED REQUIRED

• Proven experience in a Production Controller, Shopfloor Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Production Planner, or similar industrial role.
• Experience supporting production activities withinmanufacturing, aerospace, defence, automotive, space, or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrable experience managing production schedules, work orders, and shopfloor activities.
• Experience workingcross-functionally with production, planning, supply chain,and quality teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing audits,operational reviews, and performance reporting.
• Previous experience operating in a complexindustrial environment with demanding delivery targets is highly desirable.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salarysacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 10 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate accessto the Udemy platform

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