Production Controller / Planner

Production Controller /Planner Interesting and varied role in this successful, expanding sub contract precision engineering company. This medium sized company is growing and developing, and we have an opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of CNC Manufacturing to help plan and then coordinate efficient production across the shopfloor. The company are now introducing a structured and visual approach to planning and production control and this person will be in the heart of it using their machine shop experience to ensure work flows smoothly through the factory.Role OverviewIn this role, you will be responsible for job planning on machines, maintaining visual planning boards, leading daily briefings, and proactively identifying potential delays or capacity issues. You will act as a crucial link between planning, production, and management, ensuring that jobs remain visible, on track, and progress smoothly throughout the production process.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning and SchedulingConvert job travellers into actionable daily plans for each machine.Design magnetic job labels/cards containing essential job information for visual planning boards.Schedule and prioritise jobs based on collaboration with sales, quality, and shop floor teams.Visual Planning ManagementKeep magnetic whiteboards updated by machine or work centre.Ensure that job cards accurately represent real-time progress and operational changes.Daily Shop Floor CoordinationConduct structured morning floor ..... full job details .....