Production Controller

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Introduction

Production controller required for a permanent position in Croydon ASAP, £35k - £40k per annum

RSL are recruiting for a production controller to start in Croydon on a permanent position.

Core responsibilities:

Planning of workshop activity, including overhauls and repair. Identify risks to meeting planned delivery dates and work with sales, workshop and supply chain to mitigate risk.
Communicating to sales the completion dates for workshop activity on a regular basis as jobs progress through the day.
Day to day liaison and problem solving with workshop on production issues.
Raise production/service orders for the workshop either to a project schedule or adhoc as units arrive from customers, then plan in these orders to be worked on.
Schedule components to arrive on time to meet customer order requirements in association with purchasing.
Run shortage reports for the jobs to make sure parts are available on time.
Liaison with sales on customer priorities and ensure systems are kept updated to reflect latest customer schedules.
Sub contract buying and coordination of sub contract activities directly with suppliers.
Process completed shop floor paperwork ensuring all labour and parts bookings are accurate.
Arranging transportation for incoming/outgoing product as required.
Deputises for the Production Manager in their absence
Developing strategies to make production lines more efficient.
Full participation in Production Meetings, including reporting job progress at production meetings and risks to completion duties.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Professional Experience & Education

Degree or Engineering background is essential, good understanding of mechanical engineering processes or alternatively significant engineering experience in a previous role is required.
Production control / planning experience is essential

Specific skills & Knowledge (Ex: Language, IT skills)