Production Planning & Logistics Controller (SAP/APS)

Atlas NextWave; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking a skilled Production Controller to oversee daily production management across multiple areas, ensuring on-time delivery with strong ERP/APS data stewardship.

You will drive production schedules, coordinate with Engineering, Repair, Assembly and Testing teams, and manage supplier performance. A background in manufacturing, SAP, and data-driven process improvement is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Production planning, scheduling and logistics control within a manufacturing environment.
• Managing complex operational demands across multiple production areas.
• Facilitating cross-functional meetings and driving issue resolution.
• Working with ERP systems, inventory management and production reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production flow and output across four operational areas using ERP and APS systems.
• Coordinate requirements with Cell Management, Engineering, Repair, Assembly and Testing teams.
• Resolve production, capacity, material and process issues that may impact delivery performance.
• Maintain production schedules and monitor performance against plan, providing analysis and reporting where required.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional communication to align priorities and achieve operational targets.
• Manage Supply Plans and ensure the accuracy of production, inventory and work order data within SAP and other digital applications.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, expedite critical deliveries and coordinate external manufacturing resources.
• Optimise inventory levels across production cells while maintaining service levels and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor logistics outputs, work centre capacity and resource utilisation to support business requirements.
• Identify system, process and data improvement opportunities and support implementation activities.

Skills

SAP production order systems

Material scheduling

Expediting

Production control

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Degree desirable in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Atlas NextWave is seeking a skilled Production Controller to oversee daily production management across multiple areas, ensuring on-time delivery with strong ERP/APS data stewardship.

You will drive production schedules, coordinate with Engineering, Repair, Assembly and Testing teams, and manage supplier performance. A background in manufacturing, SAP, and data-driven process improvement is essential for success in this role.