Production Coordinator

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Production Controller in Crawley, UK. The role involves linking planning and production, ensuring clear communication, and managing technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in production control and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written and spoken English to ensure clear communication.
• Previous experience in a production control, planning or admin role.
• Strong understanding of technical documents, ideally within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Control Manager with daily operations.
• Interpret technical drawings to produce accurate production work sheets.
• Check all manufacturing details for compliance before release.

Skills

Good standard of written and spoken English

Previous experience in production control or planning

Strong understanding of technical documents

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage deadlines

Job description

Overview

Production Controller. About Our client. Our client is the leading UK manufacturer of bespoke timber doors and other timber products. With revenue of over £33m and a vision is to continue to deliver double digit revenue and profit growth. With a strong business culture that values people and team as being the heart of our success.

The role

As a Production Controller, your mission is to be the vital link between planning and production making sure everything runs like clockwork. You'll take customer requirements, technical details, and drawings, and turn them into crystal clear, accurate instructions that the factory team can follow without a hitch. You're the person who keeps things flowing, right first time.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Production Control Manager with daily operations and planning
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate production work sheets
• Check all manufacturing details for compliance before release to the factory
• Prioritise workload to meet 'release to factory' deadlines
• Communicate clearly with factory teams, ensuring they have what they need to get the job done
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve outstanding technical details
• Keep production logs and documentation accurate and up to date
• Follow internal processes and systems, training will be provided where needed
• Actively contribute to quality and Health & Safety standards
• Get involved in continuous improvement projects or other tasks as required

We are looking for

Essential:

• Good standard of written and spoken English to ensure clear communication and accurate documentation
• Previous experience in a production control, planning or admin role
• Strong understanding of technical documents, ideally within manufacturing or construction
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level minimum)
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment

Desirable:

• Background in manufacturing, joinery, or a similar technical/production based setting
• Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings and specifications

Key skills and qualifications

• Detail oriented with a high standard for personal output
• Organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Comfortable with numbers and data
• Great interpersonal skills, you can talk to anyone, from the shop floor to senior management
• Process driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Tech savvy and quick to learn new systems

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.