Production Controller (12-month FTC)

Evolito Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Ltd. is seeking a Production Controller in the UK to join our fast-growing electric propulsion team. This 12-month fixed-term contract is based in Bicester and reports to the Planning Manager, supporting production schedules, ERP/MES data collection, and materials planning.

You will ensure material availability, monitor WIP, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues quickly while maintaining KPIs and a safe, efficient production flow.

Qualifications

• Previous proven experience in a similar role.
• Previous proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, including data input and extraction for WO and Inventory management.
• Comprehensive understanding of material traceability in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices.
• Instinctive problem-solving with analytical approach.
• Self-starter attitude with energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor material availability and drive resolution of shortages with relevant departments.
• Ensure smooth flow of works orders to production and raise WOs where needed.
• Monitor and manage open WIP and ensure timely close-out of works orders.
• Collaborate with Stores to ensure material availability on the line.
• Support with ad-hoc hardware requests and feed demand requirements to Planning.
• Collaborate on BOM and SAP item master setup/maintenance, focusing on safety stock and batch quantities.
• Support MRB process to meet production and customer requirements.
• Ensure MRP provides accurate demand signals and address root causes of issues.
• Assist Production Planners to resolve issues and improve planning accuracy.
• Gather data for MES and SAP across cycle times, scrap, and S&OP metrics.
• Create and maintain stock level processes for shelf-life items and lineside materials.

Job description

Production Controller (12-month FTC)### Production Controller (12-month FTC)Apply: Bicester: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR100210Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation. Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation. As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months. We are looking for an Production Controller to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to our Planning Manager, you will work within the planning function to collaborate with the Programme, Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to ensure that we achieve our schedules in the most efficient way and supporting customer and business demand. *Key responsibilities will include:* * Regularly checking material availability, working with the relevant departments to highlight and drive resolution on material shortages* Ensure smooth flow of works orders (WO) to production and raise work orders where applicable* Monitor and manage open WIP* Work with the wider team to ensure issues and blockers are resolved with minimal delay and escalating any issues to assist with priorities where necessary* Oversee the close out of works orders in a timely manner, supporting business KPIs* Support Stores in ensuring material availability to the line* Support with ad-hoc hardware requests, liaising with relevant departments and feeding back demand requirement to Planning team* Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Planning on BOM and SAP item master setup/maintenance, with specific responsibility for safety stock and batch quantities* Support the MRB process, ensuring timely resolution for production and customer requirements* Ensure MRP is giving the appropriate demand signal for procurement items and analysing and addressing the root cause of issues when necessary* Work closely with the Production Planners to resolve any issues* Supporting planners, industrial engineer and production team for SAP & MES data collection and data analysis (cycle time, scrap, S&OP etc.)* Create and maintain the process for stock levels on shelf-life items, bulk issue materials and lineside within the organisation to ensure optimal inventory at all times* Support the Planning Team with their daily planning activities and KPI measurements* Support in integrating MES into production and moving towards a paperless process* Create reports to support WIP management.*Skills and experience required:* * Previous proven experience working within a similar role* Previous proven experience in a manufacturing environment* Working knowledge of ERP systems, in both inputting data and data extraction supporting WO and Inventory management* Comprehensive understanding of material traceability within a manufacturing environment* Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices* Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach* A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm* Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.* A flexible approach to work. *Desirabl*e: * UK driving license and ability to travel* Previous experience with SAP and MES* Previous experience within aerospace manufacturing **Are you Evolito?**We’re driven by a shared passion for engineering excellence and sustainable mobility. Our unique technology enables us to fast-track the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace.By accelerating the growth of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation.As part of our growth, we are looking for passionate, talented people join the team and help transform the way we travel.