Production Controller

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)

Location: Portsmouth, GB

Posted Date: 4/20/2025