Production Controller - Fast-Growth Career Path

Right Now Recruitment; Henfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Recruitment is seeking a Production Controller in Henfield for a full-time, office-based role. You will validate orders, manage production schedules, and coordinate procurement and stock control to meet production plans.

The role requires experience in procurement, stock control, and production administration, with strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with Sage, ERP, or MRP systems. A detailed, organized approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within Procurement, Stock Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Production Administration.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Experience using Sage, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Validate customer orders and job sheets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance before production.
• Coordinate amendments and communicate updates effectively across Production, Sales, and Support teams.
• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
• Monitor stock levels, maintain inventory accuracy, and support effective stock control processes.
• Source and procure raw materials, balancing cost, quality, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing and service agreements.
• Support monthly and quarterly stock takes, ensuring accurate stock reporting and reconciliation.
• Track supplier rebates and performance to maximise value and cost savings.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, stock accuracy, communication, and customer service.

Skills

Procurement

Stock control

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Production administration

Tools

Sage

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Right Now Recruitment is seeking a Production Controller in Henfield for a full-time, office-based role. You will validate orders, manage production schedules, and coordinate procurement and stock control to meet production plans.

The role requires experience in procurement, stock control, and production administration, with strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with Sage, ERP, or MRP systems. A detailed, organized approach is essential.