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W Talent is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a manufacturing client in Dinnington who is seeking a Production Controller (essentially a Buyer/Planner) to join their team in the new year. The Production Controller is a newly created position during an exciting period in the business's growth journey.

This is a hybrid role designed to suit your preferred way of working, with flexible start and finish times if required.

The business has a strong growth plan and provides a niche technical product to a variety of industries. A full job description is available, but in summary, the Production Controller position comprises of:

Responsibilities:
Purchasing materials, including raw materials, electronic components, cabling, engraving services, and others
Managing approximately 12 suppliers and subcontractor businesses
Providing analysis and reporting on material flow and productivity
Producing work schedules for assembly lines
Project: Working with the Operations Manager and COO to rationalize current suppliers and identify potential new subcontractors, including performing due diligence on prospective companiesIdeal Candidate:

Manufacturing experience is highly preferable, even if only a small amount of time has been spent in the sector
Purchasing and planning experience is required prior to applying - this includes raising PO numbers for materials and producing schedules for material flow and stock control
Must be a driven self-starter if choosing to work on a hybrid basis
Confident in using ERP systems and Excel
Full UK Right to Work with no requirement for sponsorship at any time is essentialIf you have the experience outlined above, live within a reasonable commute to Dinnington, and this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please don't hesitate to apply