Production Controller

  • Empresaria UK Ltd
  • Jul 17, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Production Controller

Defence Industry 4 days onsite West Sussex

£32,000 £36,000 (potential flexibility)

Are you a Production Controller looking for a role where you can take real ownership of manufacturing delivery?

We are looking for a Production Controller to join their Production Control & Planning team, supporting the coordination and control of production activity across key customer programmes.

This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you ll work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and IPT teams to ensure jobs are controlled, materials are available, and delivery commitments are achieved.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing production jobs through ERP/MRP systems
• Monitoring material availability and resolving shortages
• Coordinating kitting activities to support manufacturing readiness
• Supporting production delivery and customer requirements
• Working with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to resolve issues
• Providing updates and information into IPT reporting
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Production Controller, Production Planner/Controller, MRP Controller or similar
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• ERP/MRP system experience
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities
• A proactive approach to solving problems
• Confidence communicating with multiple teams

Experience with Epicor or similar ERP systems would be advantageous, but the ability to learn and adapt quickly is equally important.

Why this role?

You ll be joining a defence engineering business where your work directly supports complex manufacturing programmes.

Benefits include:

• 37.5-hour working week
• Friday lunchtime finish
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• 28 days annual leave
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Onsite parking

Due to the nature of the business, successful candidates must hold or be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (full SC level)