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A well-established Manufacturer is seeking a Production Controller to join their team.As a Production Controller you’ll keep things running smoothly by managing orders, making sure materials are stocked, and ensuring everything is in line with company policies. You’ll need to be proactive, a good problem solver, and great at keeping things organized.
Production Controller responsibilities:
- Keep track of materials and place orders on time to avoid delays.
- Update and manage smart sheet logs so production and support teams have the right info.
- Check incoming orders for mistakes, fix them if you can, or pass them to the right person.
- Work closely with sales, production, and procurement teams to keep everything running smoothly.
- Spot and address recurring order issues to improve processes.
- Make sure job sheets are clear and correct before they go into production.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate good prices without sacrificing quality.
- Help with stock counts at month-end and quarterly checks.
- Monitor rebates and supplier performance to maximize savings.
- Ensure updates and changes are shared across departments quickly.
- Assist with general tasks and step in to cover team members during busy periods or absences.
- Take on special projects assigned by management.
- Follow company policies on health & safety, HR, and ethics.
Skills & experience required:
- Learn on the job and work with the Production Support Manager to develop new skills.
- Look for ways to improve processes and make things more efficient.
- Maintain great customer service within the team and across departments.
- Find gaps in current workflows and help improve them.
- Proficient IT skills
- Understand the markets in which they operate and the position of various major competitors in those markets
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational abilities
- Polite phone manner and well-spoken
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
