Production Controller

As a Production Controller, you will join our Portsmouth team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. You will play a key role in coordinating production activities within a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of advanced payload systems. Acting as the link between the shop floor, planning, and supply chain teams, you will ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery against programme objectives. - Location: Portsmouth - On Site: Full time - Clearance: Eligible and willing to obtain BPSS - Experience Level: 3+ years of experience Key Responsibilities: - Monitor and track daily production progress across manufacturing activities - Coordinate between shop floor, planning, and supply chain teams - Identify and report production deviations, proposing mitigation and recovery plans - Support production reviews, audits, and reporting activities - Ensure accurate tracking of work orders and manufacturing status within ERP systems - Maintain clear communication across stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery - Support continuous improvement of production control processes Required Skills: - Proven experience in production control or shopfloor coordination roles - Experience working in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments - Strong understanding of production tracking and scheduling processes - Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems - Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders - Strong communication and problem-solving skills Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. - Experience in aerospace, defence, or other complex manufacturing industries - Demonstrated experience in production planning, control, or coordination roles Desirable Skills: - Experience within aerospace manufacturing or payload systems - Familiarity with production audits and compliance processes - Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies - Understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain processes Soft Skills: - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues. - Strong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and project stakeholders. - Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated engineering solutions. - Proactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous technical improvement.