Register Your Interest - Operations Planning Industrial Placement

Register Your Interest - Operations Planning Industrial Placement

Department: Inventory & Logistics

Reports To: Operations Planning & Scheduling Manager

Do you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team working together to create the next winning Formula 1 car and help Williams Racing return to the top of the constructors' championship?

Williams Racing is one of the world's most iconic Formula One teams, renowned for our teamwork, respect, and engineering excellence. Based in rural Grove, Oxfordshire, we offer an exciting environment filled with driven, supportive, and ambitious individuals. At Williams, you'll be supported by industry experts and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact our car's performance and contribute to the future success of Williams.

About the Department:

The Operations Planning team plays the crucial role of turning designs into reality. We own the planning & scheduling of components from design demand to delivery.

Our team of highly motivated super organised planners play a crucial role in delivering performance to the car, often juggling multiple conflicting priorities at the same time.

Role Overview:

As an Operations Planning Industrial Placement, you'll play a critical role in planning and driving workflow through Production, Assembly, and Test, to bring performance to the track as efficiently as possible. In this role you will have the opportunity to work at the pinnacle of Motorsport for one of the most Iconic teams in Formula 1. You will get hands on experience of what it takes to operate at the highest level. As part of the Operations planning team, you will play an active role in delivering performance to our race cars. During your time you will gain experience in every aspect of Formula one planning and manufacturing, an experience very few roles can offer.

Your Responsibilities:

As an Operations Planning Industrial Placement at Williams, you will:

• Assist the Operation Planners to ensure parts progress through production in a timely manner
• Adjust timing plans to communicate key milestones to different departments and stakeholders around the business.
• Chase closure of NC's, correction of Works Orders, completion of BOM picks or any other barriers of delivery to ensure parts keep moving.
• Support the "last mile" delivery of key assemblies to freight by clearing typical bottle-neck tasks.
• Support fast turn-around of repair or service items between races

Preferred Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:

• Proficient in Excel and a basic understanding of ERP & MRP systems & the principles of lean manufacturing would be of an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Hyper organised and the ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Strong background in engineering
• Familiar with manufacturing processes
• Ability to understand engineering drawings
• Firm interest in Motorsport
• Proactive & Organised
• Excellent communication skills

What Can Williams Offer You?

At Williams, we pride ourselves on offering more than just a job. We provide an environment where your contributions truly matter:

• Location: Our headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire, spans a multi-acre complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a competitive holiday package, along with access to on-site amenities like a subsidized restaurant, free parking, and large green spaces for relaxation.
• Wellbeing: Enjoy our 24-hour on-site gym, along with free fitness classes such as outdoor bootcamps, Pilates, and yoga.
• Professional Growth: You'll work with some of the most advanced technologies and brightest minds in motorsport.
• Community: Participate in staff events, open days, and more, fostering a strong sense of community.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a supportive environment and are open to discussing reasonable job adjustments to support your application and employment.

Additional Information:

This job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks that are reasonable and within their capabilities.

About Williams Racing

HISTORY IN THE MAKING.

We are on a long-term mission to return to the front of the grid and are looking for the brightest and best talent to help us get there.

At Williams we believe that our people and culture are the secret to success. Our legacy is built on pioneering, a passion for racing, working together to push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology and never giving up - dating right back to our inspirational founder Sir Frank Williams.

Now we are writing the next chapter under the technical leadership of Team Principal James Vowles, underpinned by our values of Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Resilience, and Accountability. Our diverse team of over 1,000 dedicated and determined racers is based at our technology campus in the heart of the UK's Motorsport Valley in rural Oxfordshire. Roles vary from designers and mechanics to machinists and marketers, cooks and cleaners to aerodynamicists and engineers - each one vital to our success.

We have a proud history of inspiring young minds and opening up paths into F1, right the way through from primary school to apprentices and university graduates. Join the next generation of innovators and winners at Williams or find out how a career in motorsport could work for you.