Production controller

Job DescriptionJob Title: Production ControllerReports to: Production SupervisorLocation: East GrinsteadJob Summary:The Production Controller is responsible for planning, organizing, and owning the Master Production Schedule for the full East Grinstead site.This role ensures that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards, while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain alignment with customer requirements.Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the Production Supervisor and Team Leaders to develop and maintain detailed production schedules to align to customer demand. Liaise and communicate with customers on both input deliveries and output collection requirements. Coordinate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to align material availability. Driving the wider Production team to ensure plan adherence. Communicate production goals, changes, and updates effectively to all stakeholders. Monitor resource capacity and availability and implement adjustments accordingly. Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency. Track and report production performance metrics, including output volume, defect rates, and schedule adherence. Maintain accurate records of production data and generate detailed status and performance reports. Promote a safe working environment and report any safety concerns to managementThis list is not exhaustive and may change.Qualifications and Experience Proven experience in Workshop Controlling or a related role within an engineering environment. Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and resource allocation. Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments. A proactive mindset focused on achieving operational excellence. Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.Familiarity with health and safety practices and regulations. Knowledge of SAP/MRP systems would be advantageousLiteracy and Numeracy – Fluent in written and spoken English.Competent in composing clear and professional business reports and presentations.Type of ContractPermanent Pando Logic.Keywords: Production Planner, Location: East Grinstead, ENG – RH19 1 EE