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This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a close-knit two-person team, reporting directly to the Production Control Team Leader, while working with a wide range of specialists across the business.\nThis is a complex and varied role that sits at the heart of our operation. You'll be the key link between Sales, Structural Design, Artwork, Planning,\nManufacturing and Logistics, ensuring customer projects move smoothly from concept through to production and delivery.\nIf you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, building relationships and managing multiple priorities at once, this could be the perfect next step in your career.\nWhat you'll be doing\nAs Production Controller, you'll oversee customer orders from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring every detail is accurately managed throughout the production process.\nKey responsibilities include:\nActing as the central point of contact between internal teams and customers\n\nProcessing orders and translating customer requirements into clear production briefs\n\nCoordinating with Sales, Structural Design, Artwork, Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics teams\n\nMonitoring projects through each stage of production and ensuring deadlines are met\n\nMaintaining accurate records and project documentation\n\nManaging multiple jobs simultaneously within a fast-paced environment\n\nProactively identifying potential issues and helping to resolve them quickly\n\nBuilding strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders\n\nSupporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve customer experience\n\nWhy this role?\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants exposure to multiple areas of the business.\nYou'll:\nWork on different projects every day\n\nDevelop skills across production, planning, design, artwork and customer management\n\nBuild relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the business\n\nBe part of a collaborative and supportive team\n\nGain valuable experience that can open doors to future progression opportunities within DS Smith\n\nPlay a key role in delivering innovative retail marketing solutions for leading brands\n\nAbout you\nWe're interested in candidates who enjoy working in a busy environment and take pride in delivering high-quality work.\nYou'll ideally have:\nExperience in a similar production, planning, customer service or project coordination role\n\nKnowledge of 3D and large format print\n\nExceptional attention to detail\n\nStrong organisational and problem-solving skills\n\nExcellent communication and relationship-building abilities\n\nThe ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines\n\nGood IT skills and confidence using a variety of systems and software\n\nLocation: Ely - Monday - Friday\nHours: 40 Hours on-site - 09:00 - 17:00\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary\nPension scheme, life assurance and income protection\n25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nSharesave scheme\nCorporate discounts\nCycle to work scheme\n About us\nWe are DS Smith. Together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us.\n Fair recruitment at DS Smith\nTo fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.\nOur people come from diverse backgrounds and bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. 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