Production Control Manager

The Production Control Manager serves as the strategic lead and operational authority for the end-to-end warehouse planning, production planning and production control functions at the Bidford site. Acts as the critical link between Global Supply & Materials Planning and local execution, converting global supply requirement plans into balanced and levelled Committed Build Plans (CBP) that optimise warehouse and production resources. Ensures seamless synchronisation of warehouse operations, production scheduling, external sterilisation and transport logistics, while optimising site capacity to maintain scalability and operational stability.
As a member of the Site Leadership Team, drives the BVI Production System (BPS) to achieve best-in-class service levels, inventory accuracy and operational throughput in line with business growth and customer service objectives.

• Translate global demand into balanced, executable production plans.
• Own a rolling 24-month capacity roadmap covering headcount, equipment, space, logistics flow and investment planning.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to Site Leadership on resource and scalability requirements.
• Act as primary interface to Global Supply Planning, managing risk visibility and recovery actions.

• Develop levelled schedules that stabilise workload and optimise warehouse and production flow.
• Lead stock take programmes and safeguard inventory accuracy (99%+ target).
• Oversee safety stock strategy and inventory governance.
• Manage coordination with external sterilisation partners and transport providers to ensure uninterrupted product flow.

• Ensure ERP (IFS) data integrity including BOM and routing accuracy.
• Set, monitor and improve KPIs through robust data analysis.
• Lead Material Flow, Pull Systems (Kanban) and levelling initiatives under the BVI Production System.
• Drive cross-functional supply chain improvements locally and globally.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of four.
• Operate as an active Site Leadership Team member.
• Build strong cross-functional collaboration across Production, Warehouse, Engineering and Global Supply.
• Ensure full compliance with GDP and GMP requirements.

• Extensive experience in Production Control, Planning or Supply Chain leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred).
• Proven capability in long-term capacity modelling across headcount, equipment and facility planning.
• Strong ERP proficiency (IFS preferred) and advanced Excel capability.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles including Kanban, takt time and flow production.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Confident influencer able to engage effectively at Site Leadership and global levels.
• Data-driven and decisive, able to prioritise under pressure.
• Commercially aware with the ability to translate operational strategy into business value.

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