Production Controller

leonardocompany; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Production Controller to join its manufacturing team in Yeovil. You will coordinate material availability, align with the Master Production Plan, and ensure timely supply of parts to support assembly operations.

Working across Production, Purchasing, Stores and Planning, you will identify shortages, drive corrective actions, and help maintain on-time delivery while upholding quality standards. A strong eye for detail and SAP/MRP familiarity are desirable.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Strong educational background with relevant work experience.
• High level of integrity and professionalism with a reliable approach to work.
• Strong team player with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Good understanding of company quality systems and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard office applications.
• Practical working knowledge of SAP MM/PP modules.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes with appreciation of MRP principles.

Responsibilities

• Launch production orders as required by the plan.
• Split production orders and ensure data is transferred correctly.
• Close rework and labour-only orders with clocked operations.
• Generate statistics/reports for manufacturing shop floor (WIP).
• Monitor and action WIP for incorrect clocking or movement days.
• Update production order status and comments; address queries like serial numbers.

Skills

HNC qualification

Excel

SAP MM/PP

MRP knowledge

Communication

Team player

Quality systems

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an organised, proactive and commercially aware Production Controller to join our manufacturing team. Working closely with the MRP Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient supply of materials and components to support our manufacturing and assembly operations.

Your impact

You will be responsible for coordinating material availability in line with the Master Production Plan, ensuring that the right parts are available, in the right quantities, at the right time. By proactively identifying and resolving potential material shortages or supply issues, you will help keep production running smoothly and ensure customer and business requirements are met.

Working collaboratively across Production, Purchasing, Stores, Planning and other key departments, you will help maintain an effective flow of materials throughout the business. Your ability to anticipate issues, communicate effectively and take action will be essential in supporting on-time delivery and the achievement of wider business objectives.

For the awareness of internal applicants, this role is a JFF level 4.

What you will do as a Production Controller:

Production Order Management

• Launch production orders as required by the plan
• Split production orders and ensure all data is correctly transferred
• Close rework and labour-only production orders, ensuring all operations are clocked
• Generate statistics/ reports for manufacturing shop regarding WIP
• Monitor and action WIP for incorrect clocking's / move days etc.
• Update production order status/ comments where applicable i.e. quarantine
• Action shop queries i.e. serial number issues
• Ensure all data tidy up activities are completed e.g. CNF not DEL/ DEL not CNF/ delivered production orders with outstanding requirements and WIP not clocked.

Shortages/ Kitting

• Run shortage reviews with other departments to expedite and prioritise parts and review forecasts against requirements.
• Identify risks associated with shortages or deliveries and escalated as appropriate
• Ensure BOM in the production order is accurate to requirements.
• Liaise with logistics provider to ensure the kitting activity is being actioned accurately and in a timely manner, including raw material launch.
• Liaise with direct line feed contact to ensure any stock outs are expedited.
• Audit kitting rack to ensure all kits are still required and are accurate.
• Action non-conforming parts by returning them to stores and obtaining a replacement - reviewing/ updating QN as required.
• Deal with any shop query regarding shortages or parts supply.

Offload Operations

• Load all outgoing work on the offload rail and prioritise.
• Resolve issues with offload including paperwork amendments.
• Escalate priority parts.

Complete other activities to support the manufacturing shops as requested including, but not restricted to:

• Review order book and identify any problems parts/ risks
• Update "CH" dates and expediting notes in customer orders as requested
• Provide line of balance for all build/ spares/ NPI requirements
• Maintain build sheets - forecast / comments etc.
• Progress monitoring of specific parts with the manufacturing shop
• Assist in reporting / obtaining information for the SAP system

What you'll bring

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Strong educational background, with demonstrated knowledge, capability and competence gained through relevant work experience.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a reliable and conscientious approach to work.
• Strong team player with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Good understanding of company quality systems and procedures.
• Computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Practical working knowledge of SAP, particularly within Material Management and Production Planning modules.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, with an appreciation of MRP principles and effective material supply.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organisation.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, an