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Production Controller

Solihull💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Drive adherence to the commitment accepted plan for internal and external customers within a defined portfolio of products or manufacturing area, ensuring maintenance of MRP and supporting systems.

Role type

Production Controller (Supply Chain Planning & Control)

Builds

Production plans, delivery commitments, and inventory performance metrics for manufacturing operations.

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Supply Chain Planning

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Production scheduling, MRP system management, data analysis, exception management, ERP compliance, stakeholder liaison, risk mitigation, inventory control, short-term planning alignment

Preferred skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables), data visualization, trend identification, report generation

Technologies

MRP systems, ERP systems, PI executive tools, SMWIP, RRPS

Responsibilities

Monitor machine-level production adherence and prioritize resource contention; Manage and maintain daily planning systems including inbound subcontractor commitments; Identify, mitigate, and escalate delivery issues impacting inventory performance; Interface with order controllers to identify material shortages or excesses; Realign short-term delivery plans with customer requirements; Manage exception messages and ERP compliance reviews; Support critical delivery reviews with updated plans and commitments; Coordinate logistics for part returns and inbound/outbound movements.

Seniority

Individual Contributor, operational level

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