Overview
In this role, you will coordinate production activities and supply chain processes to ensure delivery of specialist equipment and support contracts across the UK and Europe. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, programme management and procurement to maintain a smooth flow of materials and manufacturing activity. Your work supports defence capabilities with high standards of quality, reliability and service. This is an onsite role at the Defence Technology Hub, offering scope to shape production processes and supplier collaboration while working in a mission-driven environment.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive holiday package
- up to 6% contributory pension
- internal courses and apprenticeships
- mentoring opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing benefits
- retail discounts and volunteering opportunities
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain system build standards for production activities
- Procure, kit, and load parts to support manufacturing and assembly
- Coordinate programme builds within the hub and with approved subcontractors
- Monitor component shortages, expedite deliveries, and support production targets
- Assess new suppliers and evaluate existing supplier performance
- Maintain cradle-to-grave design lifecycle trackers and provide production cost data for bids
Key requirements
- Experience in production, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environment
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
- Confident communicator with ability to build trusted relationships
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of defence or aerospace standards is advantageous but not essential
- strong organisational skills
- effective written and verbal communication
- ability to prioritise workloads
- production planning
- supply chain management
- supplier evaluation
Production Controller in Waterlooville employer: Serco Group
Serco is an exceptional employer that prioritises the protection of data as a core value, ensuring trust and integrity in its operations across various critical public services. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, Serco fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member can influence strategic decisions and contribute to meaningful change. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, Serco champions diversity and equal opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for all.
