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.

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