Production Controller
Weston Homes Plc
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Job summary
Weston Homes Plc is seeking a proactive Production Controller to oversee live shop-floor execution from 6am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. You will bridge Production Supervisors, Team Leads and other departments, driving real-time coordination to keep lines running and align with master schedules.
You will support planning, monitor performance in BC/MES systems, and log downtime to drive short- and long-term improvements.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in fast-paced manufacturing or shop-floor coordination.
- Experience with ERP/MES tools; Microsoft Business Central a strong advantage.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Triage shop-floor issues and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve line stoppages.
- Support planning and ensure alignment between Production, Quality, Logistics, and Warehousing.
- Monitor shift outputs and data integrity in MES/BC systems.
- Coordinate material flow to keep lines running and takt times met.
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A little bit about the role...
Are you a proactive problem solver who thrives at the heart of manufacturing operations? As our Production Controller, you will be the central operational engine of our shop floor. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with Production Supervisors, Team Leads and cross-functional departments, you will drive real-time coordination, streamline material flow and tackle live operational bottlenecks head-on. If you are passionate about keeping lines running smoothly, bridging communication gaps across teams and keeping live execution tightly aligned with master schedules, this is the role for you.
- Primary Triage: Step in as the go-to problem solver when shop-floor teams hit cross-departmental road-blocks.
- Rapid Response: Swiftly convene specialists across Quality, Engineering, Warehousing, and Maintenance to resolve line stoppages, material shortages, and quality holds in real time.
- Keep Lines Moving: Work alongside floor leads to establish immediate workarounds that maintain operational flow and safeguard delivery schedules.
- Continuous Improvement: Accurately log downtime root causes to help leadership implement permanent, long-term operational fixes.
- Central Hub: Serve as the connective tissue between Production, Quality, Logistics, and Warehousing to keep daily shift execution fully synchronised.
- Insights: Act as the "eyes and ears" on the floor for the Planning Manager, delivering live feedback on capacity, constraints, and progress.
- Shift Alignment: Participate in daily stand-ups with shift leads to review targets, check floor readiness, and track schedule execution
- Business Continuity: Provide short-term cover for core production planning duties during team absences.
- Track Operational Health: Actively monitor shift outputs, machine performance, and material movements using control platforms (e.g., Microsoft Business Central).
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate, up-to-the-minute data across MES tools to ensure clear visibility for executive leadership.
- Shift Reporting: Generate clear daily shift summaries detailing outputs, downtime analysis, and compliance metrics.
- Supply Line Continuity: Partner closely with Warehousing and Inventory teams to ensure kitting and parts arrive line-side on schedule.
- Quality Flow: Work with Quality teams to speed up inline inspections and line clearances, preventing floor congestion.
- Pace & Rhythm: Keep floor activities aligned with established takt times, cycle targets, and process standards.
As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Experience: Proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing, production control or shop-floor coordination role.
- Technical Aptitude: Experience with ERP/MES tools (experience with Microsoft Business Central is a strong advantage).
- Problem-Solving Skills: Calm under pressure with a natural ability to triage live disruptions and rally cross-functional teams toward quick solutions.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge floor teams, engineering specialists, and management.
- Analytical Mindset: Comfortable reviewing shift metrics, cycle times, and root-cause data to drive operational accuracy
As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:
- Highly competitive Annual Salary
- Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
- Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
- 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
- Life Insurance - 4x salary
- Income Protection
- Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
- Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
- In house Occupational Health Nurse
- Long Service Awards
- Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
- Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.
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