Production Controller Job Portsmouth area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Production Controller
, you will join our Portsmouth team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector
.

You will play a key role in coordinating production activities within a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of advanced payload systems. Acting as the link between the shop floor, planning, and supply chain teams, you will ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery against programme objectives.

Location:
Portsmouth
On Site:
Full time
Clearance:
Eligible and willing to obtain BPSS
Experience Level: 3+ years of experience

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and track daily production progress across manufacturing activities
Coordinate between shop floor, planning, and supply chain teams
Identify and report production deviations
, proposing mitigation and recovery plans
Support production reviews, audits, and reporting activities
Ensure accurate tracking of work orders and manufacturing status within ERP systems
Maintain clear communication across stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery
Support continuous improvement of production control processes

Qualifications Required Skills

Proven experience in production control or shopfloor coordination roles
Experience working in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of production tracking and scheduling processes
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Experience in aerospace, defence, or other complex manufacturing industries
Demonstrated experience in production planning, control, or coordination roles

Desirable Skills

Experience with in aerospace manufacturing or payload systems
Familiarity with production audits and compliance processes
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain processes

Soft Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
Strong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and project stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated…