Production & Material Controller

Active Silicon; Langley Park; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to drive operational excellence

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK seeks a Production & Material Controller to maintain the flow of materials and ensure timely production. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing planning and strong ERP system knowledge. Responsibilities include building production schedules, managing material shortages, and coordinating logistics. You will be an integral part of operations, joining a growing team committed to excellence in precision imaging technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing Planning or Production Control, ideally in electronics or SME manufacturing.
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge.
• Excellent data literacy and analytical skills.
• Comfortable reading BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and managing revisions.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end flow of materials and production.
• Build and maintain the Master Production Schedule.
• Generate kit lists and support kitting/packaging.
• Manage despatch of component kits to sub-assembly partners.
• Lead daily shop floor review meetings to monitor performance.

Skills

Manufacturing Planning

Production Control

Data literacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain

HNC/HND with relevant industry experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Active Silicon is a global leader in advanced computer imaging and machine vision solutions, serving industrial, medical, scientific, and embedded markets. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Production & Material Controller to ensure our products are delivered on time, in full, and to the highest quality standards.

About the Role

You will own the end-to-end flow of materials and production, acting as the critical link between Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Your focus will be to ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time, balancing production schedules, WIP control, capacity planning, and procurement coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Build and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Create daily and weekly schedules to meet OTIF targets
• Sequence jobs to optimise efficiency and minimise changeovers
• Balance production loading and capacity, escalating issues where required
• Lead daily shop floor review meetings to monitor performance
• Raise and manage Works Orders (ensuring BOM/revision accuracy)
• Monitor WIP status and update MRP accordingly
• Maintain accurate production data within ERP/MRP systems

Material & Shortage Management

• Generate kit lists and support kitting/packaging
• Proactively identify and escalation material shortages
• Work with Purchasing on PO priorities, allocations, and lead times

Subcontract & Logistics Coordination

• Manage despatch of component kits to sub-assembly partners
• Generate and manage shipping documentation
• Ensure compliance with ESD and MSL requirements
• Lead annual stock checks and reconcile discrepancies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Operations

About You

• Experience in Manufacturing Planning or Production Control, ideally in electronics or SME manufacturing
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge
• Excellent data literacy and analytical skills
• Comfortable reading BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and managing revisions
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination
• Exposure to Lean, 5S, Kanban, SMED, S&OP, or capacity modelling
• Experience in configuration control
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing supply chains

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
• Or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience

Why Join Active Silicon?

• Be part of a growing, global tech company
• Work in a technical, high-precision environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence across production and supply chain

If you are highly organised, commercially aware, and motivated by operational excellence, apply today and help us deliver precision imaging technology to customers worldwide.