Stock & Production Control Specialist

Market 36; Halstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Market 36 is seeking a Works Order Controller in Halstead, Essex. This full-time, permanent role ensures stock movements between warehouse and production are accurate, traceable and compliant with safety and quality standards.

The role involves checking stock, verifying batches and allergens, booking finished goods and reconciling works orders to maintain precise records. You will act as the key link between warehouse and production teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using computerised stock or production systems.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to work systematically and follow established processes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with both warehouse and production teams.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, production, manufacturing or stock control environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Check stock into production, ensuring correct batches, quantities and allergen requirements are met.
• Verify stock has been correctly issued to the relevant works order before release to production.
• Check finished goods and ensure accurate booking off on the system.
• Reconcile and close works orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Escalate stock discrepancies to Production or Warehouse Manager.
• Maintain accurate stock records and traceability.
• Ensure finished goods are securely wrapped, labelled and transferred to the correct warehouse location.
• Ensure returns are correctly moved from works order to WOR bin with labels.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Numeracy

Systematic working

Organisational skills

Discrepancy resolution

Communication

Warehouse/stock experience

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Market 36 is seeking a Works Order Controller in Halstead, Essex. This full-time, permanent role ensures stock movements between warehouse and production are accurate, traceable and compliant with safety and quality standards.

The role involves checking stock, verifying batches and allergens, booking finished goods and reconciling works orders to maintain precise records. You will act as the key link between warehouse and production teams.