Production Controller (Nacelles)

Job description

Production Controller (Nacelles)

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2025-169336

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

Production Controller (Nacelles)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

What does the role look like?

Reporting to the Production Control Lead, this role is responsible for developing and managing robust production plans, working closely with the operations team to ensure customer requirements are met. You will play a key role in balancing demand, materials and capacity to deliver on time and in full, whilst responding effectively to change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Understand forecasted and planned customer demand and translate this into achievable production plans.

• Manage Lines of Balance for each product delivery.

• Control and manage work order release in line with build requirements.

• Own and manage escalation processes where deviations from plan occur.

• Support the introduction of engineering changes, product transfers and Entry into Service activities.

• Work closely with operators, production scheduling, materials and equipment teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery to all customers.

• Communicate customer delivery commitments clearly and effectively across the business.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary

• Company performance bonus scheme

• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)

• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Candidate skills & requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to remain effective under pressure.

• Proven experience of problem-solving and driving issues through to resolution.

• Highly organised, analytical and detail-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in a continuous improvement environment.

• Knowledge of SAP, Excel and other digital planning tools.

• A collaborative and supportive approach to improvement activities.

• Key behaviours for this role: Conscientious, detail-oriented, collaborative and tenacious.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Wolverhampton