Location: Farnborough
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37
Travel: No
AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.
Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.
AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.
Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.
About The Role
We are recruiting a Production Controller is responsible for monitoring execution of the production plan and ensuring manufacturing activities progress according to schedule. The role serves as the primary operational link between Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics to drive schedule adherence and delivery performance.
Responsibilities to include:
Production Execution
Monitor daily production activities against plan.
Track work order progress throughout the manufacturing process.
Maintain visibility of Work in Progress (WIP).
Ensure priorities are clearly communicated to production teams.
Schedule Control
Identify schedule risks, bottlenecks, and production constraints.
Escalate and coordinate resolution of production issues.
Support recovery actions to minimise schedule disruption.
Material & Capacity Coordination
Work closely with Material Planners and Buyers to resolve shortages.
Coordinate production priorities based on material availability.
Monitor production capacity utilisation.
Performance Monitoring
Report on schedule attainment, WIP status, and delivery risks.
Support daily production reviews and operational meetings.
Maintain accurate production control records and system updates.
Skills and Knowledge Required
Experience: proven background in production control, manufacturing operations, or planning, in an aerospace or high-technology manufacturing environment.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
High attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication under tight deadlines
Ability to work in a energetic operational environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
In addition to an attractive market-aligned salary, we offer:
Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
Getting around: Drive the latest vehicles with our discounted salary sacrifice scheme.
We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, from household goods to travel!
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at AALTO, you can register your details here: https://careers.aaltohaps.com/connect
