Production Controller

Joining the Production Control & Planning (PCP) Team and reporting to the PCP Manager, the role of Production Controller will be responsible for the coordination and control of production jobs within Chess. The controller will utilise the ERP system to ensure adherence of Job Management processes, ensuring all material and demand requirements tally with customer delivery expectation. The controller will be assigned to an IPT and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from order entry through to Production completion.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting thorough Job Management processes on the ERP system.
* Organising kitting for assemblies ensuring kits are in a suitable state for manufacture.
* Conducting thorough material availability analysis, in conjunction with Supply Chain
* Fulfilling Sales Orders and organising post-production activity alongside ITC and Stores
* Liaise with Production/Manufacturing Engineering on manufacturing procedures and problems.
* Involved with continuous improvement programmes to ensure efficiency of team procedures.
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Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems.
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Desirable
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes
* A background in a dynamic manufacturing environment
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Personal Attributes
* Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills.
* Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
* The ability to work independently when required.
* A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
* A resilient and adaptable approach.
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Work life balance:
* 37.5 hour working week., Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
* Hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
* 28 days annual leave, Christmas closure., Holiday purchasing scheme.
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Benefits:
* Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
* Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
* Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
* Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years