Production Controller

KNDS DefenceLimited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Controller to oversee production processes and ensure efficient operations. The role involves monitoring production schedules, liaising with various departments, and managing inventory to support timely production. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of SAP ERP systems and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. Join a company that values its heritage and is committed to excellence, offering a supportive work environment and employee benefits that recognize your contributions. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative setting.

Benefits

Life assurance scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ERP system for managing production orders.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address production issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate with teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and documentation.

Skills

SAP ERP

Problem-solving techniques

Mathematics

English proficiency

Education

Grade C or above in Maths

Grade C or above in English

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are currently looking for a Production Controller

A little about us:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role…

This role involves overseeing production processes, tracking inventory, liaising with different departments, and ensuring the timely availability of materials for production. The role will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of production activities and supporting the production planning function.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Monitor production schedules in line with business demand and liaise with manufacturing to ensure available resources.
2. Monitor production timelines by tracking the progress of orders and report schedule progress as necessary.
3. Coordinate with the production team to resolve any issues that may cause delays in production.
4. Use of the companies SAP ERP system to release and manage production orders.
5. Control of completed production orders in line with traceability requirements.
6. Monitor stock levels to ensure sufficient stocks are available to support production schedule.
7. Liaise with procurement, MP&L, and warehouse teams to ensure the timely delivery of raw materials and components are aligned with the manufacturing plan.
8. Communicate any delays, disruptions, or changes in the production schedule to relevant teams and management.
9. Assist in identifying areas of inefficiency or bottlenecks in the production process and support initiatives to improve workflow and productivity.
10. Ensure adherence to production standards and quality specifications.
11. Maintain and organize production documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
12. Support the production planning team with day-to-day administrative tasks as required.
13. Manage change through BOM and routing changes resulting from design modifications or process improvement involving relevant stakeholders.
14. Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline BOM creation, routing processes, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
15. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization while maintaining high-quality standards.
16. Generate reports on BOM status, routing performance, and manufacturing efficiency for management review.

What we’re looking for…

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Grade C or above in Maths and English
• Experience and understanding of SAP
• Knowledge and practical experience of problem-solving techniques

What you can expect from us:

We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018, achieved their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024 which means that we actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

• Life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by clicking the link at the top of the page or email your CV with a cover letter to [e-mail] .

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we have a Preferred Supplier List in place and we will contact agencies directly should the need arise, however any unsolicited CVs received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.