Production Controller

We are seeking a skilled Production planner to join a dynamic team for a company based in Bridgend.

The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, be highly organised and be able to communicate with all levels of staff.

Duties:

• Responsible for creating a detailed production plan for each manufacturing area from the Master Schedule issued by the CEO. The detailed production plan must include the manufacture of customer ordered Spare Parts.
• Liaise with CEO, Design and the Subcontractor Engineer, specify the manufacturing route through the factory and subcontractors for each product type.
• Generate Works Orders in Sage and track their progress through the manufacturing progress.
• Liaise with the Material Controller, to work towards the schedule being held and monitored in the Sage add-on MRP package.
• Monitor progress against the production plan and Subcontractors’ Plan.
• Liaise with the Lead Buyer and Subcontractor Engineer to ensure subcontractor deliveries and pick-ups align with the Micro Plan.
• Working with the Spare Parts Coordinator, plan the timely manufacture of all Spares orders.
• Work with Warehouse & Purchasing teams to resolve material supply issues.
• Document processes and create SOPs related to Production Control activities.
• Monitor Works Order progress via the Weekly Gating Report inputting data as appropriate.
• Ensure the health and safety of staff, contractors, and visitors to the area, by ensuring adherence to safe systems of work & the mandatory site rules, PPE is always in use, equipment is fault free, working at height and crane use rules are maintained and the workplace is well organised with housekeeping to a high standard.
• Ensuring adherence to and sign-off of RA/SSOW for staff under their control. Promote safe working behaviours at all times.
• 5S responsibility for own area.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Sage 200, Word, Excel and powerpoint a requirement.

Salary: £36,000 per annum