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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Operations Planner to join the Operations Planning team here at Williams. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the ‘’last mile’’ delivery of key assemblies to freight on-time by clearing typical bottle-neck tasks.
As a Junior Operations Planner, your main responsibilities will be:
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Support fast turn-around of Class 5, Repair or Modification items between races.
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Assist the Operation Planners to ensure parts progress through production in a timely manner.
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Adjust timing plans to communicate key milestones to different departments and stakeholders around the business.
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Chase closure of NCRs, correction of paperwork, completion of picks or any other barriers to delivery to ensure the parts keep moving.
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Assisting the Parts Coordination team to insure SEOQ is fulfilled.
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Generating timing plans for delivery of key assemblies.
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Monitor and chase lists of ‘key orders’ and track their progress through their routings.
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First point of call for MESTEC WO routing changes
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Weekend departmental cover.
We are looking for a Junior Operations Planner with the following experience and skills:
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Ideally degree qualified (MEng in Manufacturing/Production Engineering preferred) or have a technical background and experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
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Experience in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and short lead times in a small volume manufacturing environment making complex high quality and value components would be a significant advantage.
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Good knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and understanding of engineering.
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Excellent Communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
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Excellent attention to details and a can-do attitude.
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Willingness to be flexible around working hours.
Please note this role will be working 4 on 4 off (07:00-18:00)
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