Senior Production Controller

Nicholas Associates Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Controller to lead a dedicated team in a precision engineering environment. This role involves overseeing production planning and MRP control activities while ensuring quality and timely production. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in production planning and leadership, thriving in a dynamic manufacturing setting. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers an engaging workplace where your contributions will directly impact operational success. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of production processes.

Benefits

Death in Service x2 of Salary

Pension

33 Days Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership experience managing a team of production controllers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 production controllers and manage resource.
• Produce a production plan that maximizes labor and machinery resources.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

MRP Control

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Manufacturing

SAP/MRP/ERP Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -042025-62573_1745491106

Do you have previous experience working in a Production Planning capacity as a Production Controller, Material Planner or similar?

Are you looking for a Senior role where you will lead and manage a team of Production Controllers?

Have you got leadership and management experience OR a wealth of experience in a production controllers role?

Do you enjoy getting involved and being out on the shop floor working closely with the production teams to ensure that parts and products are being made on plan?

If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Senior Production Controller

Environment: Manufacturing - Precision Engineering

Salary: Up to £40000 DOE

Role: Permanent

Holidays: 33 days

Benefits: Death in service x2 of salary, pension

Overview:

Working in modern, purpose built, manufacturing facilities we now require a Senior Production Controller to lead a team of 3 production controllers.

The Production Controller will be responsible for managing all production planning and MRP control activities for the site, working closely with the production team leaders, production manager and operations manager to prioritise work load for the team of 3.

Overview of responsibilities

• Prioritise workload for the team of 3 production controllers and manage resource.
• Liaising with internal customers and sites across the UK and EU.
• Produce a production plan that maximises labour and machinery resource.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure quality on time production.
• Measure and produce capacity plans
• Ensure data is up to date and correct

The ideal candidate / Senior Production Controller may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working in a production planning role within a manufacturing/production environment - ideally within an assembly focused environment.
• Any experience in a machining and fabrication environment beneficial
• SAP/MRP/ERP experience
• Competent working with computers including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Previous experience working in a lead role - managing / directing a team beneficial.

Commutable from: Derby, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Senior Production Controller, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.