Production Controller - Oregon

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame England
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Oregon Timber Frame (OTFE), one of the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturers are a division of Barratt Developments PLC, Britain’s largest housebuilder, following an acquisition in 2019. We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of structural timbers to all divisions across the Barratt Group.

As Production Controller you will be the main liaison between the factory, OCM, hauliers and site management teams. You will coordinate all aspects of production deliveries to various sites.
 
You will:
 
  • Deal with client & OCM scheduling requests (phone & email)
  • Deal with client & OCM queries (phone & email)
  • Schedule kit dates and delivery plans in FrameIT
  • Maintain production board
  • Be confident, considered and take ownership of production planning.
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of haulage for delivery of frames
  • Maintain trailer counts in conjunction with haulage company
  • Prepare delivery plans for haulage company and issue weekly/quarterly and as amended
  • Communicate delivery plans with client & OCM
  • Report at OCM weekly meetings on any areas of concern for scheduled deliveries/ improvements etc.
  • Provide production admin team with weekly schedule and advise of changes
  • Lead or take part in project work (Continuous Improvement, R&D, etc.)
  • Deal with all day-to-day issues from site / haulage / OCM
  • Attend production meetings to ensure production is in line with delivery schedule
  • Support Production Integration Manager/Production admin where required
  • Work with Managers to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime.
  • Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to Manager.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
 
  • Proven experience in production planning or manufacturing/logistics management.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexibly to suit the needs and demands of the role. This may involve working different hours/days to accommodate shift working and potentially travel away from home to visit alternate factory sites.
  • Good understanding and knowledge of production scheduling and thrives on the challenge of working in a busy department. 
  • Self-awareness, resilience, optimism and a collaborative approach to working. 
  • Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities. Advanced people skills and the ability to communicate to a diverse range of people.
  • Experience in operating production control systems.
  • Experience of ERP/MRP systems
  • Excellent time management: Ability to prioritise workload in a timely manner.
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
  • Highly numerate and literate (e.g., read drawings, prepare spreadsheets, write emails and reports).
  • Excellent communicator (both written and oral) and confident to deal with customers / site teams / contractors.
  • Strong IT skills (able to learn FrameIT) and fully competent on Word & Excel.
  • Team Player who is willing to support other departments, if required.
  • Relevant professional training/qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential.
  • Working knowledge of timber frame manufacture and construction is desirable

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2009 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Annual Health Assessment
  •  26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Oregon Timber Frame England
Location: East Midlands
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 30 November 2024
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Oregon Timber Frame England

With two decades of industry-leading experience, Oregon is a key timber frame supplier in the UK, providing high quality products and excellent customer service. Oregon plays a crucial role in the homebuilding industry by offering innovative and sustainable solutions for building design and construction by using top-of-the-line timber frame technology. Established in 1998, we have a deep sense of pride in what we have achieved in the UK over the last two decades — and the future is looking even brighter.

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Where you’ll be
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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Production Controller - Oregon

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame England
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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