Production Controller

Stevenage, United Kingdom
Today
Posted
16 Jul 2026 (Today)

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

LOCATION:Stevenage (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE:Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward:Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

  • Personal Development:Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

  • Inclusive Environment:Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Responsible for the control of business unit/customer orders. This is achieved by efficient management and expedition of procured and manufactured items, as well as solely controlling the flow of work required to meet the delivery of a product to cost and schedule. Using SAP and P6.

Ensure that Production Control is focused on the correct priorities & strategies and are working to clearly identified routines and deadlines to meet business & project requirements.

Play a major role in Production support work stream improvements with the identification and Facilitation of interdepartmental cost saving initiatives, concentrating on the full supply chain process including business systems & Tools.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Load Customer Order demand into production and manage Work Order in SAP

  • Ensure kits/works orders are released to AIT on time and expedite them to meet the planned delivery dates.

  • Input into and maintain Production Schedules.

  • Maintain the ‘live’ status of products in the AIT production flows with assistance of area team leaders and area managers

  • Support the manufacturing area manager with work centre forecasts from the company stock control/forecasting tool. Give visibility to the Production & Manufacturing Managers at the weekly operations reviews.

  • Regularly create and review the status of works orders in their ‘product’ remit.

ABOUT YOU

  • Demonstrated working Knowledge of MRP

  • Demonstrated Knowledge Scheduling

  • Previous experience using an MRP/ERP system

  • Previous experience using SAP

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling

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