Junior Shop Floor Controller

SUMMARY OF ROLE

A Shop Floor Controller plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring a manufacturing operation runs smoothly and efficiently. They act as the main liaison between the production floor, operations support departments, and customer service by keeping track of everything from materials and work orders to production progress and quality control.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Support: Assisting with the creation and issuance of work orders and production schedules.
• Material Management: Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating the flow of materials to the production floor.
• Data Entry & Tracking: Inputting production data into our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and tracking production progress.
• Quality Control: Performing basic quality checks and reporting any discrepancies.
• Reporting: Generating reports on production output, efficiency, and inventory levels.
• Support Shop Floor Staff: Providing support to production personnel in resolving any production-related issues.

Education and Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering or similar professional degree of studies.
• Superior English communication skills (CEFR C2 or similar).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (a plus).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.