Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for a Production Controller to join our client within the Space industry on an initial 6 month contract which is very likely to extended. The business are one of the largest Aerospace & Space company's worldwide and have just a single stage ineterview process.
PRODUCTION CONTROLLER - INSIDE IR35 - £28 PER HOUR - PORTSMOUTH - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
We are working with a global aerospace and defence manufacturer, seeking an experienced Production Controller to join their UK-based Payload AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) team.
This role is crucial in managing end-to-end production planning across complex engineering projects. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring manufacturing plans are aligned, accurate, and on schedule - using systems like SAP, Primavera P6, and IPS/DDMS.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage detailed production plans across AIT projects using SAP and P6.
* Maintain accurate SAP master data including lead-times, attrition rates, make/buy decisions, and BOMs.
* Support schedule creation and updates (forward/backward pass) to ensure alignment with component lead-times and material maturity.
* Track and report unplanned work against project work packages.
* Act as a key stakeholder in shortage meetings and production Go/No-Go meetings.
* Ensure timely release of in-house manufactured parts to meet delivery milestones.
* Authorise MRP requisitions (up to £50k) and align material requirement planning with production schedules.
* Make material allocation decisions across competing project needs (e.g. Project A vs Project B).
* Drive production process improvements and identify cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
Systems & Tools You'll Use:
* SAP
* Primavera P6 (Preferred)
* MRP/ERP planning tools
* Microsoft Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint)
What We're Looking For:
* 3+ years' experience working with SAP in a production or planning role.
* Strong knowledge of MRP and scheduling techniques.
* Proven experience managing project schedules and tracking progress against critical milestones.
* Industry experience in Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing, or Communications.
* Comfortable working in high-pressure, results-driven environments.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with Primavera P6
* Background in the space or telecommunications sector
* Familiarity with BOM management, warehouse operations, or Kanban
* Understanding of business systems and tools
* SC-level security clearance (or eligibility to obtain)