Production Controller: Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Lotus UK Manufacturing; Hethel; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Vacation Days

Performance Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Lotus Cars Limited is seeking a Production Controller to join the Supply Chain team at the Hethel site. You will help ensure orders progress through the plant efficiently, coordinating with Production, Engineering and Shop Floor teams.

This office-based role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ERP/MES familiarity is desirable.

Qualifications

• Essential: basic engineering and/or automotive knowledge and experience.
• Proficient PC skills with Microsoft Office.
• You are self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities

• Track orders through the plant, identify delays and coordinate with production teams to resolve issues.
• Expedite orders to support production and deadlines.
• Approve and communicate engineering containment activities and DRFs to shop floor.
• Track DRFs and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Support orders through core business information systems and align MES jobs with the production plan.
• Generate CoCs for manufactured products and obtain necessary approvals across departments.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Automotive knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Self-motivated

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Lotus Cars Limited is seeking a Production Controller to join the Supply Chain team at the Hethel site. You will help ensure orders progress through the plant efficiently, coordinating with Production, Engineering and Shop Floor teams.

This office-based role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ERP/MES familiarity is desirable.