Production Control & Supply Chain Assistant

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Production Control & Supply Chain Assistant

Location: Verwood, Dorset

Hours: 39hrs, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) £30,000 to £32,500

 

About Us

We are a growing subcontract precision engineering company supplying high-quality machined components to the aerospace industry. Operating within an AS9100 quality environment, we manufacture precision-machined parts for leading aerospace customers and pride ourselves on quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement.

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Control Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career within aerospace manufacturing and engineering operations.

 

Job Purpose

The Production Control Assistant will support the day-to-day administration and coordination of production activities, ensuring manufacturing data is accurate, work orders are maintained, customer delivery requirements are met, and performance information is reported effectively.

 

This role provides exposure to multiple areas of the business including production planning, customer support, operations, quality systems, and manufacturing performance reporting.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Production Administration

Create and manage manufacturing work orders.

Update and maintain production records and system data.

Ensure accurate job routing and work order documentation.

Assist with production scheduling activities.

Support shop floor paperwork control.

Coordinate subcontract machining operations with approved external suppliers.

 

Production Administration

Coordinate subcontract machining operations with approved external suppliers.

Raise and manage purchase orders for offloaded machining processes.

Issue drawings, specifications and customer requirements to subcontract suppliers.

Monitor supplier delivery performance and progress against required dates.

Liaise with Production, Purchasing and Quality to ensure subcontract work is completed in line with customer requirements.

Update MRP/ERP systems and production records to maintain accurate job status and traceability.

Expedite subcontract suppliers when required to support customer delivery commitments.

 

 

Performance Reporting

Collect and analyse production data.

Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports.

Monitor delivery performance, efficiency, and production metrics.

Maintain reporting spreadsheets and databases.

Support management reviews with operational information.

Customer Support

Assist with customer order administration.

Monitor delivery schedules and customer requirements.

Support communication regarding delivery dates and order progress.

Help ensure customer expectations are achieved through accurate information and effective coordination.

 

Quality & Compliance

Support compliance with AS9100 and company quality procedures.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained correctly.

Assist with document control and traceability requirements.

Promote good manufacturing and housekeeping practices throughout the business.

 

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.

Support operational improvement initiatives.

Assist departments in resolving administrative and production-related issues.

 

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Good standard of education including Maths and English.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good organisational skills.

Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

 

Desirable

Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of production planning or scheduling.

Understanding of aerospace manufacturing or quality systems.

Experience using MRP/ERP systems.

Advanced Excel skills.

Experience of purchase order administration.

Experience working with subcontract suppliers.

Understanding of manufacturing supply chains and supplier management.

 

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

 

Reliable and dependable.

Organised and methodical.

Comfortable working with data and reports.

Able to work as part of a team.

Eager to learn and develop within an engineering business.

Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.

 

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recruitment Agency / Job Board Advert

 

Production Control & Supply Chain Assistant

Aerospace Manufacturing | Verwood | Full Time | Permanent - £30,000 to £32,500

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a successful precision engineering company supplying machined components to the aerospace industry.

We are looking for an organised and motivated Production Control Assistant to support our manufacturing operations. This is an ideal role for someone looking to start or develop a career within engineering and aerospace manufacturing.

 

The Role

You will support production planning, work order administration, KPI reporting, customer delivery coordination, subcontract supplier management and general operational activities across the business. You will also coordinate offloaded machining operations and raise purchase orders with approved suppliers to support customer delivery requirements.

 

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining manufacturing work orders

Producing production and delivery performance reports

Maintaining accurate operational data

Supporting customer delivery requirements

Assisting production planning activities

Coordinating subcontract/offload machining operations with external suppliers.

Raising and managing purchase orders for subcontract processing.

Monitoring supplier performance and delivery commitments.

Expediting subcontract suppliers to support production schedules.

Supporting AS9100 quality and documentation requirements

Liaising with internal departments to ensure smooth workflow

 

What We're Looking For

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Manufacturing or engineering experience beneficial but not essential

 

What We Offer

Full training and development

Long-term career progression opportunities

Stable and growing aerospace manufacturing business

Friendly and supportive team environment

Competitive salary

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking a long-term career within the aerospace and precision engineering sector.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the position.