Production Controller

This Production Controller role offers £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, working within a well-established machine shop that prides itself on getting things right first time. You'll be the central point of contact for customer orders, keeping every schedule on track from receipt through to delivery. It's a role where your organisation and problem-solving are genuinely relied on, and where engineering teams look to you for clear answers.

As a Production Controller, you will benefit from:

Genuine autonomy in how you manage your workload and production schedules An early finish at 1pm every Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Clear scope to build specialist expertise in capacity planning and order management A supportive management structure that values accuracy over noise As a Production Controller, your responsibilities will include:

Manage customer orders from receipt through to delivery, acting as the main point of contact for order status and updates Liaise closely with engineering teams to confirm feasibility, specifications and production timelines Plan and monitor capacity across the machine shop to ensure schedules are met Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts before they affect delivery dates Maintain accurate production records and provide regular reporting on order progress Support the wider production team with day-to-day planning and coordination As a Production Controller, your experience will include:

Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment Experience within the aerospace sector is desirable but not essential A proven track record of customer-facing order management Confidence liaising directly with engineering teams on technical requirements A solid understanding of capacity planning within a machine shop setting Strong organisational skills and attention to detail If you take real satisfaction in keeping a busy production schedule under control and want a role where your judgement is trusted, this Production Controller position offers plenty of scope to make it your own. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information.

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