114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.
Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.
It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.
Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.
Job Description
The Aerodynamics Production Planner is responsible for the smooth delivery of programs required for wind tunnel testing at Williams. They will oversee creation of new demand, the monitoring of parts in the system and closing off projects within the schedule.
The Aerodynamics Production Planner will collaborate closely with Model Design, the wider Aerodynamics team, Model Shop, and the Aero Test Facilities to deliver various parts from around the team to hit key milestones within projects.
They will proactively monitor the production process, reporting back changes to programmes to work out resolutions.
The Aerodynamics Production Planner will be an all-rounder with a highly flexible approach and be able to cope with the varying demands from Aerodynamics teams and the wider business to drive delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
The Aerodynamics Production Planner will be responsible for:
* Collaborating with other departments to ensure established priorities and stakeholder demands are planned and delivered.
* Become the primary link from demand raised in WT planning tools into the various departments, in-house and Sub-contracted.
* The timely processing of all demand out of design into manufacture.
* Consulting with all staff in a timely manner to ensure accurate delivery times and report back to production.
* Drive communication with production controllers across the company to liaise on part delivery.
* Responsible for all incoming part management, including Delivery collection, part check in, part marking and part storage.
Core Skills and Experience:
Core skills required for this role include:
* Some operational and technical experience in an Aero testing environment
* Confident and well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and make sound decisions, based on good judgment, seeking input as required.
* Positively challenges the status quo to achieve a better outcome.
* Able to provide and receive constructive feedback and act on this with a genuine desire to improve theirs and their colleague’s performance.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to cultivate highly effective working relationships at all levels with a wide range of groups and disciplines.
* Great analytical and decision-making skills
* Is accountable – always.
* Resilient and tenacious, able to work at pace and adapt to change.
* Demonstrates a solution focussed approach and is proactive in resolving any challenge that they are faced with.
Please note, this role may be expected to complete alternative or additional duties from time to time as required by the needs of the business, at the discretion of the management team.
Values and Behaviours:
All Williams Racing employees are expected to demonstrate the company values at all times:
INNOVATION: Seeks Information. Generates Ideas. Thinks Flexibly
TEAMWORK: Connects with Empathy. Collaborates with Others
RESILIENCE : Engages with Impact. Builds Confidence. Ignites Commitment
EXCELLENCE : Strives to Improve. Develops Self and Others
ACCOUNTABILITY : Drives Action & Change. Customer Focus
Additional Information
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