Production Controller
Would you enjoy playing a key role in driving production efficiency by aligning planning, materials, and execution in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment?
Are you motivated by coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring production targets, delivery commitments, and operational goals are consistently achieved?
Join our team
Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. By bringing together advanced physical and digital technologies, we design and deliver solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the value chain. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers across oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
Partner with the best
As a Production Controller, you will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and coordinating production activities to ensure manufacturing output meets production plans, delivery commitments, and operational targets while optimizing cost, quality, and capacity utilization.
This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, enjoys working with data, and takes ownership of production planning and execution processes.
As a Production Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting production by coordinating the release of work orders and move orders while maintaining accurate commitment dates.
- Creating and maintaining detailed production plans for test and assembly areas.
- Leading cell production meetings and driving effective material management processes.
- Coordinating closely with Production, Material Planning, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Identifying production deviations and supporting recovery plans to meet delivery and output targets.
- Liaising with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure timely delivery of work packages aligned with build schedules.
- Escalating risks related to capacity, manpower, material shortages, or equipment constraints.
- Creating and maintaining non‑standard discrete jobs within the system.
- Coordinating timely closure of discrete jobs to ensure accurate system records and reporting.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be self‑sufficient in defining production priorities based on stakeholder requirements.
- Demonstrate strong capability in using Oracle ERP systems and reports to identify material risks and manage shortages.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel to analyze, manipulate, and present data to stakeholders.
- Have prior experience in planning, procurement, or a related function.
- Be able to manage multiple stakeholders and use data to make informed decisions.
- Create structured rhythms and communication cadences across teams to ensure delivery against project schedules.
- Be proficient in software applications including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle, Cyberplan, and Gensuite.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes is advantageous.
- Ability to influence and drive cultural and process improvements across teams.
- Strong problem identification and solution‑oriented mindset.
- High attention to detail with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
QHSE responsibilities
You will:
- Ensure all applicable quality and operational procedures, as defined in Baker Hughes policies, are adhered to at all times.
- Perform all activities in accordance with Baker Hughes safety and environmental procedures.
- Ensure all incidents and accidents are immediately reported and that all required documentation is completed.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that different working styles enable the best performance. In this role, we support structured planning, strong collaboration, and effective communication across teams to ensure both operational efficiency and employee wellbeing.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We believe we perform best when our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in health and wellbeing, develop leaders at all levels, and reward talent to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have shaped the energy industry for over a century. To continue pushing boundaries, we reward those who embrace responsibility and operational excellence. You can expect:
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elective or voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Experienced Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling
