Production Controller

Frontier Pitts Ltd is creating a new role of production controller to organise our busy production schedules. Candidates should be organised, forward thinking and proactive. A positive character and the ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings are essential. A degree in engineering or operations management is desirable.

The Production Controller will direct activities across cross-functional areas (including manufacturing, quality, procurement, and shipping) to execute production schedules and achieve on-time performance objectives. They act as the bridge between sales forecasts and manufacturing operations, managing stock optimizing workflows, and minimizing downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts and available capacity.

• Material & Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and prevent stock shortages and reduce excess carrying costs.

• Workflow Monitoring: Track the progress of production runs to ensure deadlines are met, adjusting schedules swiftly to account for equipment breakdowns or material shortages.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and alignment with revenue goals.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce expenses, and increase productivity using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Application

Send your CV via email, followed by short teams interview and then short list will be full on-site interview.