Production Controller

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Production Controller to work on a permanent basis in Wigan for a global manufacturing company.

Salary is c£28-30,300 per annum plus 26 days’ holiday and bank holidays, excellent pension, healthcare etc

The role is working a 4 and a half day week – Monday to Friday, with a lunch time finish on Friday.

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Production Controller to join this successful manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production workload planning, material requirements, stock control, and ensuring accurate inventory management through SAP and GEMBA systems. This is a vital role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently whilst meeting demanding production deadlines. You’ll collaborate with various departments, including production, kitting, and management, to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Pull and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production workload requirements.

Produce material shortage lists and communicate findings to relevant departments.

Monitor stock holdings and assist in achieving minimal stock losses

Maintain stock control transactions within the SAP system

Ensure all components are pulled for relevant production jobs.

Create and maintain component shortage lists for each job

Communicate shortages to management and update tracking systems with accurate information

Chase outstanding parts and materials for production

Ensure changes to live jobs are corrected within SAP BOM for accurate component consumption

Create production job packs

Reclaim unused stock and return to the appropriate stock locations

Consume stock to cost centres when required

Close completed jobs in SAP and GEMBA systems promptly

Undertake regular stocktaking duties

Run regular stock inventory reports for improved stock control

Ensure production meets customer delivery requirements

Complete all duties in accordance with health and safety requirements

Essential Requirements

Working knowledge of SAP (essential requirement)

Working knowledge of the GEMBA system

Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel

Demonstrable ability to meet demanding deadlines

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Growth mindset and continuous improvement focus

Positive and flexible approach to work

Desirable Skills & Experience

Previous production control or production planning experience

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Stock control or inventory management experience

Understanding of quality management systems