Production Planner

Evolito Ltd; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Ltd, located in Cherwell District, England, is seeking a dedicated individual for a production planning role focused on electric propulsion systems. You will support program reviews, develop production schedules, and proactively manage production plan risks.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a strong grasp of lean methodologies. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and possess excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing role is essential.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support programme reviews to align with schedules and milestones.
• Create and develop Production Schedules based on MRP plans.
• Work proactively to mitigate production plan risks.
• Ensure work centres are set up appropriately for capacity planning.
• Collaborate with teams on BOM setup and maintenance.

Skills

Previous proven experience working within a similar role

Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Sound understanding of Lean Working Methodologies

Instinctive problem-solving skills

Strong Planning and organisational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Overview

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

Responsibilities

• Supporting programme reviews to ensure that we are planning in line with the top-level programme schedules and customer milestones
• Creating and developing Production Schedules following MRP plans, ensuring material availability and capacity
• Raise and release WO in line with the schedule and demand requirements
• Working proactively to highlight, as necessary, risks to the production plans and working with the relevant departments to mitigate the risk
• Supporting the ERP rollout and working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to set up MRP
• Ensuring that the work centres are setup appropriately and that we are planning based on capacity and levelling to remove constraints
• Working with the Manufacturing Engineering and Config team on BOM setup and maintenance / improvements
• Work with internal stakeholders to seek ways to reduce internal lead times as well as customer lead times
• Provide operations with on-site support for planning queries and requirements, resolving issues as they arise
• Identifying and managing safety stock levels and supporting the management of lineside inventory

Skills and experience required

• Previous proven experience working within a similar role
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Sound understanding of Lean Working Methodologies
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
• Ability to work well with others to achieve company goals
• Strong Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task a varied workload to achieve results
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work
• UK driving license and ability to travel