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Production Controller

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Production Controller

Hemel Hempstead 

Permanent Role 

Days 

£35K Circa Depending on Experience 

Role Overview

Our Client are seeking an experienced Production Controller withing Manufacturing Secotr to join our operations team based in Hemel Hempstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a strong manufacturing background to take ownership of production planning and scheduling in a dynamic environment.

Job Title

Production Controller

Location

Hemel Hempstead, UK

Salary

circa £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours

40 hours per week - flexible working arrangements available

Working Pattern

Day shift, Monday to Friday

Reporting To

Production Manager

Department

Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and schedule production orders based on customer demand, stock levels, and available capacity
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules proactively to address delays or material shortages
Coordinate with the purchasing team to ensure raw materials and components are available when required
Track production output, efficiency, and lead times, reporting variances to management
Ensure production meets quality standards and customer specifications at all times
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve workflow efficiency
Communicate daily priorities clearly to supervisors and production teamsKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance - minimum 95%
Production schedule adherence
Material availability and stock accuracy
Manufacturing efficiency and throughput - factory efficiency minimum 85%SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong production planning and scheduling skills
Good understanding of manufacturing processes including metal and joinery fabrication, painting and assembly
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across departments
High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
Comfortable using ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level) and good general IT skillsEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years' experience in a production environment - shelving, shopfitting, or retail equipment preferred
Previous experience in a production control, planning, or manufacturing coordination role
Knowledge or qualification in lean methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma) desirable
Fluent English - written and spoken 

Production Controller / Joinery / Fabrication / Manufacturing / Manufacturing Production Engineer

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