Detailed Job Spec/Role
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
- 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.
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