Production Controller

Owen Daniels; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is recruiting for a Production Controller at a Derby site on a permanent basis. The role focuses on production planning and MRP control to maximise labour and equipment utilisation while aligning with customer demand.

You will manage MRP activities, capacity plans and work-to-lists, monitor production performance metrics, and work closely with the Commercial Manager and other stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or control in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably Paragon.
• Experience creating production plans and capacity plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans to maximise utilisation and meet customer demand.
• Manage MRP activities, capacity plans, work-to-lists and production metrics.
• Collaborate with Commercial Manager and stakeholders to manage orders and lead times.
• Ensure batch cards released to shop floor on time and in full.
• Drive continuous improvement in production planning and control.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems knowledge

Production planning

Capacity planning

Work-to-lists management

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Controller? Do you have knowledge of MRP/ERP systems? If so, our client, a leading manufacturer, is recruiting for a Production Controller for their site in Derby.

The role will involve being responsible for managing production planning and MRP, driving best practice to enhance production control performance.

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Permanent

Salary dependent on experience

Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:00, Friday 07:30 - 12:30 (39 hours)

Derby

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Job Description

Develop and manage production plans that maximise labour and equipment utilisation while aligning with customer demand and commercial requirements.

Manage MRP activities, capacity plans, work-to-lists and production performance metrics, ensuring accurate and timely information.

Work closely with the Commercial Manager and internal stakeholders to manage customer order intake, challenge lead times and resolve production issues.

Monitor adherence to production plans and ensure production batch cards are released to the shop floor on time and in full.

Drive continuous improvement across production planning and control, maintaining high data integrity within Paragon and supporting wider operational efficiency initiatives.

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Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning, production control or similar manufacturing role (Aerospace is advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, ideally with experience using Paragon.
• Experience developing production plans, capacity plans and work-to-lists within a manufacturing environment.