Production Controller

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Execute production plans for the responsible area. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: To understand the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Production Plan, To ensure capacity requirements agreed between the Planning Team and Production Managers meet the Production Plan, Review material availability and discuss any missing parts with the Procurement Team, Ensure programming, tooling and fixtures are available to meet production demand, Release agreed work to the Machine Shop, Run the dispatch list for the Machine Shop (if required) or ensure Production Supervisors have run the dispatch list, Ensure priorities are clear on the dispatch list and ensure the order is followed, Review adherence to plan and support with recovery plans when target / output is not achieved, Ensure exception messages are actioned daily (if any), Chair meetings with Managers and Supervisors regarding requirements and performance and attend production meetings (if required), Attend Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, ensuring any anomalies referred to are accounted for in the plan, Attend Mod meetings, ensuring any changes referred to are accounted for in all plans and relevant stakeholders are informed, Support the Planning Team (if required), Maintain SAP data with regard to in-house manufacture and work center information, Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained, To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety Policies and Procedures, To ensure all Company rules and regulations are met, and To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required. This is not an exhaustive list. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Problem solving mindset Ability to work autonomously and use initiative Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Team Player Strong Work Can-do Ethic Exceptional at building relationships Excellent Customer Service skills Strong attention to detail and time management Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills High awareness of Productivity and Quality Excellent Communication skills Flexibility Takes Responsibility for actions Learn, Apply and Improve DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience in a similar and / or same role Knowledge of lean manufacturing (or other continuous improvement methodologies), product routings and workflows Understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Working knowledge of SAP software COMPANY BENEFITS: Health Care Cash Plan* Employee Assistance Programme* Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%) Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays) Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme* Flexitime Early finish on Fridays Sports and Social Club Free car parking Free access to a local gym** Onsite café** (*Available after 1 year of service) (** Based in Rochford / Southend on Sea) Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The organisation treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with its Data Protection Policy. Information about how your data is used and the basis for processing your data is provided in the organisations Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which is located on our company website. TPBN1_UKTJ