Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company 

The Role

We are recruiting a Production Controller on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation. This is a key planning role responsible for coordinating production schedules, materials, and logistics to ensure strong on-time delivery, lead-time adherence, and inventory control.

The successful candidate will work closely with operations, supply chain, and subcontractors to maintain smooth product flow and maximise plant utilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production using finite capacity models, product flow paths, and business plan volumes.
• Quote accurate lead times for new orders and manage priorities to minimise delays.
• Operate an effective pull system, utilising safety stock, buffers, and finished goods inventory.
• Generate and issue production schedules and supporting documentation including work-to lists, packing lists, export requests, and subcontractor paperwork.
• Manage arrears and implement burn-off profiles where required.
• Liaise with manufacturing teams to ensure transactional accuracy and system compliance.
• Apply Material Review Planning methodologies to manage external inputs and supplier orders in line with the Master Production Schedule.
• Coordinate internal and external transport requirements, including export movements, to meet acknowledged delivery dates.
• Manage customer reschedules through the MPS and provide regular customer status updates.
• Monitor schedule adherence and escalate risks or delays through formal Production, Planning & Control (P,P&C) processes.
• Support management of subcontractors using performance metrics and scorecards.
• Contribute to Rough-Cut Capacity Planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Support KPI reporting and operational performance reviews.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or production control within a manufacturing environment is essential 
• Strong understanding of MPS, MRP, finite capacity planning, and pull systems would be advantageous 
• Confident working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and logistics teams
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience managing subcontractors or external suppliers
• S&OP or capacity planning exposure
• ERP / MRP system experience
• Data-driven and KPI-focused mindset

The Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Permanent opportunity within a stable manufacturing business
• Opportunity to play a key role in improving delivery performance and operational efficiency

The role also includes a bonus of up to 15%