Production Manager

Production Controller
We're looking for a Production Controller to join our Operations team. Alongside managing the flow of production from order receipt through to dispatch, this role carries significant responsibility for buying materials, managing suppliers, and ensuring the business has the right stock at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

Take ownership of purchasing raw materials, components, and consumables in line with demand, production plans, and inventory targets
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable service, and consistent material availability
Source alternative suppliers and materials when shortages, quality issues, or cost pressures arise
Raise purchase orders, monitor open orders, and proactively expedite to protect production schedules
Review supplier performance and escalate risks that may impact cost, quality, or delivery
Schedule materials and manage replenishment using ERP/MRP systems
Coordinate manufacturing plans and release route cards on time
Oversee stock control, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate, real‑time inventory records
Support new product introductions by identifying material requirements, sourcing new parts, and managing run‑in/run‑out of existing stock
Communicate material availability, risks, and production updates to Sales, Planning, and wider teams

What We're Looking For:

Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills
Experience in buying, production control, or wider supply chain coordination
Confident user of computerised systems (ERP/MRP) with a focus on maintaining clean, accurate data
A proactive communicator with strong negotiation skills and excellent attention to detail

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job