Production and Materials Controller

We at JKR are excited to be recruiting a Production and Materials Controller for one of our long-standing clients, a world-leading manufacturer within their industry!

This is a varied and hands-on position within a growing SME, supporting production planning, materials, quality, suppliers and customer orders. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Production and Materials Controller Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carry out quality control inspections on incoming goods and finished products




• Develop a strong working understanding of components and liaise with suppliers to resolve quality or technical issues




• Manage supplier issues, investigate problems and report findings and solutions to senior management




• Use MRP systems to manage purchasing and material requirements




• Plan and coordinate production against targets, ensuring materials and resources are available to support each department




• Monitor progress against KPIs and react quickly to production or operational issues




• Work closely with the wider team to identify and cover potential production shortfalls




• Receive and process customer consumable orders accurately and efficiently




• Support Health & Safety administration, ensuring requirements and procedures are maintained and adhered to




• Provide clear and accurate updates to senior management

Production and Materials Controller Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience using MRP systems is essential




• Experience within production planning, materials, purchasing, quality or a similar manufacturing environment




• Good technical understanding




• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload




• Proactive and confident setting priorities, while being able to react quickly when unexpected issues arise




• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment




• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, hands-on approach to supporting the wider business




• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a diverse and experienced team

Production and Materials Controller Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30




• Friday: 07:30 - 14:30

Production and Materials Controller Benefits:

• Shipment Bonus: £1,000 per shipment, up to four shipments per year




• Quality Control Bonus: £2,000 annual bonus for no finished goods QC issues




• Supplier Savings Bonus: 10% of qualifying annual supplier savings over £10,000




• Opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact on day-to-day operations