Production Controller in Newmarket, Suffolk

FFW Site Services is recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Production Controller to join an established manufacturing business.

This position plays an important role in supporting production activities, ensuring accurate information, effective coordination and the smooth progression of work through the manufacturing process.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of accurate production records, meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication between operational teams.

This would suit someone with previous experience in production control, manufacturing coordination or a similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain production information to support manufacturing activities.

• Create and update production orders, job records and associated documentation.

• Ensure production teams have the correct information and documentation to complete work efficiently.

• Review and maintain manufacturing records, identifying errors or missing information.

• Monitor administrative progress against production requirements and deadlines.

• Process updates and changes to production documentation accurately.

• Work closely with engineering, operations and manufacturing teams to resolve queries.

• Maintain accurate information within production management systems.

• Support the preparation and distribution of technical and operational documentation.

• Identify potential delays caused by missing or incorrect information and escalate where necessary.

• Ensure production records and processes are maintained in line with company procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in production control, production coordination or manufacturing administration.

• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Understanding of production orders, job records and manufacturing documentation.

• Ability to interpret and manage technical information accurately.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using business or production management systems.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.

• Confident communicating with colleagues across production, engineering and operational departments.

• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.

• Experience working with engineering drawings, Bills of Materials or ERP systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment with an established manufacturing business.

• A varied position within a busy production environment.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues.

Apply Today

If you have experience in production control or manufacturing coordination and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a member of the FFW Site Services recruitment team will be in touch.