Operations Planner

THE ROLE

Williams Racing is seeking an Operations Planner responsible for managing component delivery from design release through to on-time delivery. The successful candidate will manage works orders, ensure BOM dependencies and tooling requirements are fulfilled, and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple departments to maintain production efficiency in our high-performance motorsport environment.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Schedule, generate and manage works orders through the factory, maintaining accurate delivery dates and supporting make versus buy decisions
• Ensure all sub-components required for top-level BOM works orders are available for manufacturing lines
• Coordinate with stakeholders to provide information on upcoming demands and model "what-if" scenarios to manage capacity issues
• Own promise dates and delivery commitments to the Programme team, clearly communicating any changes to internal customers
• Work closely with Production Schedulers to generate accurate work lists based on correct priorities
• Coordinate with Procurement to expedite delivery of required works orders in line with schedule
• Manage parts efficiently through production and ensure any NCRs are resolved promptly

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in production control and scheduling
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to manage multiple complex assembly portfolios
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with different stakeholders
• Background in engineering desired
• Understanding of composite and metallic production techniques preferred
• Experience in motorsport (professional or hobby) beneficial
• Degree level qualification in Production Management preferable

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.

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.