Production Controller 1st Shift (fixed-term for 12 months)

Rittal Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

33 days leave

Life insurance

Pension matched 5%

Westfield Health

Job summary

Rittal-CSM Ltd in Plymouth invites applications for a Production Controller on the 1st shift. This on-site role focuses on finite scheduling across production work centres to ensure plans are realistic, safe, and delivered on time.

You will monitor capacity, balance demands, and support continuous improvement while collaborating with production and planning teams to achieve KPIs and a smooth flow of materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Understanding of production planning and scheduling principles.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules across manufacturing work centres.
• Monitor capacity and identify potential production constraints.
• Produce and analyse production performance reports.
• Ensure materials and components are available for planned production activities.
• Monitor KPIs including lead times, availability, and customer delivery performance.
• Support compliance, traceability, and audit requirements.
• Develop and improve production processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and operational teams to ensure efficient workflow and delivery performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Production Controller 1st Shift Location: On-Site, Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth. Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 dependant on qualifications and experience Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (12 months), Full-time Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 06.50 – 15.00 Hours: 37.9 hours per week Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At Rittal-CSM, we […]

Full Time

£31,000 - £34,000 dependant on qualifications and experience

Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 dependant on qualifications and experience

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 06.50 – 15.00

Hours: 37.9 hours per week

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies’ major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.

About Us

We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Controller to join our Production Planning & Control team in Plymouth.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for finite scheduling across production work centres, ensuring plans are realistic, achievable, and delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. You will play a key role in balancing production demands, monitoring capacity, and supporting the efficient flow of materials and work throughout the manufacturing process.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will collaborate closely with production and operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met, resources are effectively utilised, and production performance targets are achieved. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and service delivery across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing experience who enjoys problem-solving, analysing data, and making a tangible impact on operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules across manufacturing work centres.
• Monitor capacity and identify potential production constraints.
• Produce and analyse production performance reports.
• Ensure materials and components are available for planned production activities.
• Monitor KPIs including lead times, availability, and customer delivery performance.
• Support compliance, traceability, and audit requirements.
• Develop and improve production processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and operational teams to ensure efficient workflow and delivery performance.

Qualifications & Experience

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To succeed, you will bring:

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, processing, or operational environment.
• An understanding of production planning and scheduling principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications.

What We Value

• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
• Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to make a real impact.
• Room for innovation and creativity
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards

Rewards Package

• A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
• Life insurance 3 x your salary
• Pension contributions matched to 5%
• Access to our Westfield Health provision

We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. As a result, the vacancy may close at any time once a suitable candidate is found.

Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.