Production Controller

Job Description

What does the role look like?

As a Production Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability of new and used materials to meet customer requirements in line with the production plan. This role requires a proactive and process-driven approach, working closely with production teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient material flow. This role operates on a two-shift rota (mornings and afternoons), Monday to Friday

• Analyse and understand forecasted/planned customer demand to align material availability.
• Validate production schedules against capacity and manage work order releases in line with build requirements.
• Manage escalations when deviations from the plan occur.
• Oversee the introduction of engineering changes, product transfers, and entry into service.
• Collaborate with operators, production schedulers, and material suppliers to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Expedite materials through the machine shop as required.
• Communicate customer delivery commitments effectively.
• Optimise planning parameters (PFEP) to meet inventory and production targets.

• Essential skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive issues to resolution.
• Experience using SAP, Excel, and other digital tools for materials planning.
• Ability to work under pressure, influence stakeholders, and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable skills:
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of production planning processes and inventory management.
• Analytical mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/adoption leave - up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% of basic pay, and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Stratford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England, United Kingdom