Job Title: Production Controller 3rd Shift
Location: On-Site, Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth.
Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 dependant on qualifications and experience (plus shift premium of 33%)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday, 9:50pm to 6:00am
Hours: 37.9 hours per week
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies’ major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.
About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Controller to join our Production Planning & Control team in Plymouth.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for finite scheduling across production work centres, ensuring plans are realistic, achievable, and delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. You will play a key role in balancing production demands, monitoring capacity, and supporting the efficient flow of materials and work throughout the manufacturing process.
Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will collaborate closely with production and operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met, resources are effectively utilised, and production performance targets are achieved. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and service delivery across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing experience who enjoys problem-solving, analysing data, and making a tangible impact on operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain finite production schedules across manufacturing work centres.
- Monitor capacity and identify potential production constraints.
- Produce and analyse production performance reports.
- Ensure materials and components are available for planned production activities.
- Monitor KPIs including lead times, availability, and customer delivery performance.
- Support compliance, traceability, and audit requirements.
- Develop and improve production processes and documentation.
- Collaborate with production, planning, and operational teams to ensure efficient workflow and delivery performance.
Qualifications & Experience
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To succeed, you will bring:
- Experience within a manufacturing, production, processing, or operational environment.
- An understanding of production planning and scheduling principles.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications.
What We Value
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
- Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
- Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to make a real impact.
- Room for innovation and creativity
- Career growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive environment
- Recognition and rewards
Rewards Package
- Competitive salary and shift allowance
- A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
- Life insurance 3 x your salary
- Pension contributions matched to 5%
- Access to our Westfield Health provision
- Access to our Smart Spending platform
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Pay: £31,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
