Production Controller

Production Controller Location: Great Yarmouth area Salary: £28,000 + per annum DOE Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week   Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced…

Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

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Production Controller Location: Great Yarmouth area
Salary: £28,000 + per annum DOE
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
 
Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Production Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business on a six-month fixed-term contract.
 
Working as part of the planning function, you will play an important role in coordinating production activities, ensuring customer orders are planned effectively, materials are available when required, and production teams have the information they need to meet delivery commitments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in production control, manufacturing planning, scheduling or MRP who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities

Process sales orders and manage production requirements through the ERP system
Run MRP activities and raise Manufacturing Orders
Produce and distribute relevant shop-floor documentation
Provide accurate lead times and delivery information to the Sales team
Monitor order progress and provide production status updates
Liaise closely with Purchasing to ensure materials are available in line with production requirements
Support Production teams with planning and scheduling queries
Attend daily production meetings and action Production Control requirements
Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Stores and Sales to ensure customer requirements are achieved Skills & Experience
Previous experience within Production Control, Production Planning, Manufacturing Planning or Scheduling
Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach
Confident communicating with different departments and stakeholders
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
Experience interpreting engineering processes and drawings would be advantageous
Experience using DC65 would be beneficial, although not essential Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:00pm
37.5 hours per week
Fully office-based Salary & Benefits
£28,000 + DOE
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Benefits package above statutory entitlement Interviews will take place as soon as suitable candidates are identified, with the successful candidate ideally starting before the end of October to allow for a handover period.

Why work through Hales Group?
 
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