Operations Planner - 6 Month FTC at Williams Racing

Grove, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Production Control, Scheduling, Communication Skills, Coordination, Problem Solving, Engineering Knowledge, Composite Production Techniques, Metallic Production Techniques, Motorsport Experience, Continuous Improvement Principles, Capacity Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Works Order Management, Health And Safety Compliance, Quality Standards

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Company Description For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. Job Description Role Purpose (Job Profile): Responsible and accountable for part delivery from design release to On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) component delivery, the role of the Operations Planner manages a portfolio of works orders, ensuring Bill of Materials (BOM) dependencies and tooling requirements are fulfilled. Main Duties: Scheduling, generating and managing accurate works orders (from pre-templated routing created by the methods engineers) through the factory in line with daily capacity to aid make versus buy decisions and maintain accurate delivery dates. Knowledge and insight on anticipated component and assembly lead times, working closely with key stakeholders to provide information back to planning teams. Accountable for parts being moved efficiently through the production and any NCR’s are resolved in a timely manner. Liaise and coordinate regularly with other departments and team members to ensure priorities are transparent and provide feedback on upcoming demands, ‘what-if’ scenario modelling to manage capacity issues. Responsible for ensuring all sub-components require to execute top level BOM works orders are available for the manufacturing lines to execute work. Own promise dates and delivery dates commitment to the Programme and clearly communicate with various levels of internal customers and stakeholders when corrections or push backs are raised. Work closely with the Production Schedulers to ensure that work lists are generated for the departments are based on accurate priorities and delivery dates. Work with the Procurement team to expedite delivery of required works orders (in line with the schedule). Work with Programme Managers and high-level quantities document to ensure work orders are raised to meet the required part quantities for the relevant target events. Aid with the raising of repair works orders during the triage of Class 5 parts. Key Accountabilities: Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following: Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same. Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations. Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department. Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements. Core Competencies: Attention to detail Ability to manage multiple complex assembly portfolios Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple different stakeholders Willing and flexible with a can-do attitude Qualifications and Experience Level: Proven experience in production control and scheduling. Background in engineering is desired Understanding of modern Composite and metallic production techniques is desired Ideally experienced in Motorsport either professionally or as a hobby Degree level qualification in Production management is preferrable Knowledge of CI principles Additional Information #LI-JG2 Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Responsibilities

The Operations Planner is responsible for managing works orders to ensure timely delivery of components and resolving any non-conformance reports. This role involves coordinating with various departments to maintain production efficiency and meet delivery commitments.