Production Controller

Radius Aerospace; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 185h

Christmas shutdown

37h week / 4-day nights

Bank Holidays

YuLife benefits

Bravo benefits

Salary sacrifice cars

Westfield Health

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Radius Aerospace in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Production Controller to manage the smooth flow of parts through the business, keeping the Master Production Schedule on track. You will work closely with Cell Leaders and teams to drive WIP and ensure on-time delivery.

You will maintain live production boards, present daily production meetings, and support continuous improvement of methods, while coordinating with planners, stores and other units to optimize throughput.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within aerospace (essential).
• Experience of working to production targets (essential).

Responsibilities

• Actively drive parts through your area of responsibility, running expedite and work-to-list reports and liaising with planners and stores to keep WIP moving.
• Maintain production boards on a live basis and present daily production meetings, understanding and executing the MPS plan.
• Propose priority requirements ahead of the daily walk round and support it in person.
• Coordinate with other business units and cell leaders to expedite parts across the factory, including stock takes and inventory counts as required.
• Attend daily Hotspot reviews and complete daily handovers, highlighting product status, priorities and areas of concern.
• Support the Business Unit Manager with customer update data and contribute to continuous improvement of working methods.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Production targets

Job description

Production Controller – Sheffield - Competitive Salary

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be working in partnership with Radius Aerospace in Sheffield, a globally recognised manufacturer supplying precision-engineered components and assemblies to the aerospace and defence industries.

With a reputation for quality, innovation and investment in advanced manufacturing technology, Radius Aerospace supports some of the world's leading aircraft and defence programmes.

Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, they are currently seeking an experienced Production Controller to join their team.

• 185 hours annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 37 hours each year
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• 37-hour working week, early finish on Fridays, and a four-day week for night shift workers
• Bank Holidays included
• YuLife app, including 24/7 GP access and rewards for healthy activities
• Bravo Benefits, including discounts on shopping and gym memberships
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric/hybrid cars and critical illness cover
• Westfield Health Scheme
• Free on-site parking

The Role

As Production Controller, you will be the driving force behind the smooth running of product and materials through the business, keeping the Master Production Schedule on track. Working closely with Cell Leaders and team members, you will:

• Actively drive parts through your area of responsibility, running expedite and work-to-list reports and liaising with planners and stores to keep WIP moving
• Maintain production boards on a live basis and present daily production meetings, understanding and executing the MPS plan
• Propose priority requirements ahead of the daily walk round and support it in person
• Coordinate with other business units and cell leaders to expedite parts across the factory, including stock takes and inventory counts as required
• Attend daily Hotspot reviews and complete daily handovers, highlighting product status, priorities and areas of concern
• Support the Business Unit Manager with customer update data and contribute to continuous improvement of working methods

The Person

• Previous experience within aerospace (essential)
• Experience of working to production targets (essential)
• Confident decision-maker with good communication and coordination skills
• Positive, energetic and self-motivated, with a genuine can-do attitude