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Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading manufacturing/heavy engineering business looking to appoint a Production Controller to play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, improving delivery reliability, and ensuring production runs smoothly from start to finish. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with planning or production experience who wants to step into a highly visible role with real impact across operations, supply chain, and customer delivery. What you'll be doing: Owning production planning and scheduling , ensuring orders are delivered on time and in full Providing accurate lead times and balancing demand against capacity Driving on-time delivery (OTD) and identifying risks before they impact customers Managing material flow using pull systems, buffers, and inventory control Coordinating closely with operations, suppliers, and logistics teams Overseeing subcontractor performance and ensuring supply continuity Handling customer reschedules and delivery updates professionally and proactively Monitoring performance vs plan and taking action to keep production on track Contributing to S&OP and capacity planning discussions What we're looking for: Experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations Strong understanding of how a factory environment runs (metals/heavy engineering/manufacturing/steel experience is a bonus) Confident with Excel and planning systems Highly organised with the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving manufacturing environment Strong communicator-able to influence and build relationships across teams A proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement The position also includes a bonus of up to £5,400

Job Title: Press Brake Setter Operator Location: Loughborough Salary: 15.50 per hour Shift: Monday to Thursday, 4pm - 2am Benefits: Free on-site parking Company events Annual pay review Bonuses and incentives Regular staff appraisals and reviews About the Company You will be working for a business that is an expert in end-to-end, design-led manufacturing, creating imaginative brand experiences for the retail industry. The Role This role involves setting up and running press brake machinery, maintaining accuracy throughout production, and ensuring a steady workflow so high-quality parts are delivered on time and to trusted industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Set up and operate press brake machines efficiently, ensuring accuracy and high-quality output Load and unload materials, ensuring proper handling and storage Quality check finished products and report any issues Follow Health & Safety protocols Keep the working area clean, tidy and hazard-free Carry out any other duties as required About You: Experience setting and operating press brake machines Keen to be hands-on Experience working in engineering and willing to learn From a manufacturing or production background Physically able and comfortable with heavy lifting Strong communication and problem-solving abilities A naturally forward planner How to Apply To apply for the Press Brake Setter Operator position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

Production Planner / IT Support Our client, a well-established, hugely successful and growing manufacturing company based in Thetford, are currently seeking a Production Planner to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Thetford Key Skills Ability to absorb and assimilate technical information. Sound computer skills utilising Microsoft Office and experience of MRP software preferable; LN, training will be given. Also, a good understanding of server-based systems, IT security systems and networks. Good communication skills to build strong, professional relationships with colleagues in the UK and US Methodical, systematic approach to tasks with excellent attention to detail Tenacious and enthusiastic Experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment ideal Job Specification Working closely with both the Production Manager and Senior Production Controller together with the manufacturing supervisors (heavies) to ensure the timely and efficient production of the heavy range of products. Generating production orders for in house manufactured items. Attending the monthly heavy production meetings commenting on material availability and project progress & issues and producing the production meeting minutes by the end of the week in which the meeting was held. Working closely with the Stores personnel to ensure timely delivery of kits for all production depts. Liaise with Purchasing to ensure the collection of subcon items for further processing is done in a timely manner. Providing first line support for emergency IT issues, ensure new hardware is correctly set up and take the lead for the new FactoryTrack software all working closely with the IT team. FactoryTrack is a system to allow the production operatives to directly record their hours onto specific jobs/tasks thereby negating the need for timesheets to be written and manually recorded into the MRP software. Working with the Production admin team assessing priorities with respect to production resources and sub-contractors. Generally working with the various production departments tackling any material supply problems they encounter; researching the issue and ensuring it is resolved properly for the future. Assisting the Production Department with all production planning associated tasks as required. Work with the Production admin team to ensure production orders for heavy outputs each month are completed and closed in a timely fashion with thorough reviews being carried out to minimise Material variances on each project as well as monthly reviews of created, printed, released and active orders to ensure the data is clean and up to date Production is the very heart of the business and planning & controlling every aspect from raw material movement to generating profiles and small assemblies for stock to ensuring we have enough labour at the right time to achieve outputs. The person in this role with have their finger on the pulse of production knowing where material & fabrications are and the status of each job; totally focussing on the prompt and accurate supply of material and labour including pushing things to sub-contracting if need be. Seeing builds through their entire production start to finish and working closely with the Senior Production Controller. They will also provide front line IT. For further details regarding this opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd

Production Planner West Midlands Competitive Salary + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension Scheme + Training & Development Opportunities + Company Benefits + Company Events + Early Finish Friday ARE YOU A PRODUCTION PLANNER FROM A MANUFACTURING BACKGROUND? Production Planner required for a well established manufacturer who pride themselves on being a brand associated with quality. They boast a fantastic team environment. You will benefit from working within a progressive environment where training, development and progression is readily available. The role would suit Production Planners with a manufacturing background. Applicants who have experience in a heavy industry or a foundry environment will have a considerable advantage. You must be proficient with ERP systems. Reporting to the Production Manager/Factory Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining detailed production schedules in line with customer orders, stock levels and manufacturing capacity constraints. You will liaise closely with production teams to ensure plans are realistic and achievable. As part of your role, you will adjust schedules to accommodate for demand fluctuations or production challenges. In this role it will ultimately be your responsibility to ensure seamless flow of operations and to ensure that output is delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standard. This is a varied role within a company who genuinely invest in and look after their employees. The company have strategic growth plans and are extremely successful in a wide range of industries. Production Planner Developing and maintaining detailed production schedules Demand planning, resource planning, stock and material control Delivering output on time, in budget and to high quality standards Liaison with all internal departments Troubleshooting and overcoming production challenges Monday to Friday. Early finish Friday. Production Planner Must transfer from a manufacturing background Must have a strong production planning background Applicants from a heavy industry or foundry background will have a considerable advantage Must have a strong ERP systems background