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Production Controller

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Job Title: Production Controller  
Location: Bishop Stortford/Chelmsford
Employment Type: Permanent 
Shifts: Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 17:00 & Fri 07:30 – 11:30
 
Benefits:  
 

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Salary Exchange Pension Scheme   
  • Employee Assistance Programme  
  • Life Assurance  
  • Employee Cash Plan  
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes  
  • Professional Growth and Development  
  • State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology  
  • Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes 

  
 
Key Responsibilities 
 

  • Main point of contact for client(s)
  • Monitor, report on and expedite internal production planning and material scheduling activity of Customer order books
  • Management of all materials and components from suppliers, through production and subcontractors to customer delivery
  • Management of daily / weekly production schedules in line with manufacturing capacities and customer demand
  • Work closely with the Machine Shop / Sheet Metal / Treatments Supervisors to ensure work loaded efficiently and scheduled to ensure customer required dates are met
  • Participate in daily meetings between sites.
  • Gather customers’ orders and prepare detailed production reports / day plans that serve as guides in manufacturing the product
  • Attend regular client calls to report status of jobs and support customer requirements
  • Prepare data and present to Senior Leadership in regular Sales and Operations Planning meetings
  • Achieving sales targets and OTD

 
Candidate Requirements 
 

  • A strong organiser is essential
  • Good working knowledge of Excel essential
  • Strong communication skills are essential
  • Must be numerate
  • Experience of working in an AS9100 environment desirable but not essential
  • Machine Shop / Sheet Metal experience highly desirable but not essential
  • Previous Production Control experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
  • Working within a quality-controlled environment desirable but not essential
  • Right to work in the UK 

 
Why Work with JMC Aviation? 
 
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent. 

  • Industry-leading compliance support 
  • Fast onboarding and documentation assistance 
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant 
  • Placements across the globe 
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector 

 
How to Apply 
 
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents  
 
Compliance & Equal Opportunities 
 
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations. 
 
GDPR  
 
In applying for the above position and sharing your personal data with JMC Aviation Limited, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy (found on our website).  

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Job details

Ref: 21259

Type: Permanent

Location: Bishops Stortford

Hiring Consultant: Robyn Stephenson

Job Type: Permanent

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