The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Operations Planner - Williams Racing
Williams Racing, a renowned name in Formula 1, is seeking a skilled Operations Planner to join our high-performance team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to our racing operations, ensuring critical components move efficiently from design to track.
The Role: Operations Planner
As our Operations Planner, you'll be integral to our production schedule, managing the complex flow of components that come together in a Formula 1 car. You'll oversee the journey of parts from design release to on-time, in-full delivery, handling a portfolio of works orders with precision and care.
Key Responsibilities:
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Schedule Management: Generate and manage accurate works orders, optimizing daily capacity to inform make-vs-buy decisions and maintain precise delivery dates.
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Lead Time Expertise: Develop comprehensive knowledge of component and assembly lead times, collaborating with stakeholders to inform planning teams effectively.
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Production Efficiency: Ensure smooth movement of parts through production, addressing non-conformance reports promptly.
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Stakeholder Communication: Liaise across departments to maintain clear priorities and provide insights on upcoming demands, including scenario modeling for capacity challenges.
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BOM Oversight: Ensure availability of all sub-components for manufacturing processes.
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Delivery Commitment: Manage promise dates and delivery commitments, communicating clearly with internal customers and stakeholders about necessary adjustments.
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Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production Schedulers to generate work lists based on accurate priorities and delivery dates.
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Procurement Coordination: Partner with the Procurement team to expedite delivery of required works orders.
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Quantity Management: Align with Programme Managers to raise work orders meeting part quantities for key target events.
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Repair Process: Assist in initiating repair works orders during the assessment of Class 5 parts.
The Ideal Candidate:
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Proven experience in production control and scheduling, capable of managing multiple complex assembly portfolios.
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Engineering background, preferably with knowledge of modern Composite and metallic production techniques.
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Interest or experience in Motorsport – professional or personal.
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Degree level qualification in Production Management is advantageous.
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Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
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Adaptable team player with a proactive attitude, suited to a fast-paced environment.
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Understanding of Continuous Improvement principles.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments