Production Controller
11 hours ago
Dartford
Entrepreneurial Leader Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry. Division Info Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems. As a key part of the Centre of Division, supports several global programs, including: Gripen – SAAB, Hawk - BAE Systems, KF21 - Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 - Leonardo Helicopters. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high-value, precision-engineered components for complex landing gear systems. Job Summary The production controller is an integral part of the Operations Team, whose primary purpose is to ensure the effective and efficient flow of goods around the shop, from both internal and external suppliers, in order to ensure targets, set by the monthly Sales plan for OE, MRO & Spares are achieved. Key Responsibilities • Maintain the sales plan in alignment with customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity., • Release sales orders based on stock availability and completion of build units, adhering to customers' delivery rules., • Manage the MRP system to provide accurate completion dates for all cycles, prioritizing the correct work accordingly., • Keep the central order book updated with forecasts for OE, MRO, Spares, Warranty, and MSQs., • Identify and communicate internal and external shortages, collaborating with production planners and buyers to address them promptly., • Determine the earliest start date for new customer orders, coordinating with Production Planners and Cycle 3 managers., • Prioritize Production Orders to meet demand requirements when necessary., • Review Line of Balance reports to assess risks impacting sales and escalate them to relevant stakeholders., • Must have previous experience in a Production Control / Production Scheduler / Production Planner role will be essential., • A strong understanding and experience with MRP/ ERP systems, • A strong understanding and knowledge of engineering would be ideal., • Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually, • Standard 37-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays, • Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution, • Life Assurance 3 x salary, • Company funded medical benefits package from day one, • Access to retail and gym discounts, • Loyalty bonuses, • Supportive environment where you can learn and grow, • A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.