Production Planner

Gordon Murray Group; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Job summary

Gordon Murray Group in Windlesham is seeking a Production Planner to maintain the detailed production schedule and build sequence, ensuring shop orders and build instructions are released on time.

You will monitor progress, re-sequence when needed, collaborate with Material Planners, and communicate risks to Production and management to keep the plant moving toward high-precision vehicle builds. This role requires you to log misses, maintain ERP/MRP data, and present build risks at daily reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning and build sequencing.
• Confident ERP/MRP planning system and Excel user.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the detailed production schedule and build sequence; release shop orders and build instructions on time.
• Confirm build readiness based on parts availability, capacity and labour.
• Monitor build progress against plan and re-sequence promptly when disruption occurs.
• Work with Material Planners to confirm parts availability ahead of each build slot.
• Communicate the plan, changes and risks clearly to Production, Material Planning and management.
• Log build-to-plan misses, capture reasons and support root-cause resolution.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Present 24-72 hour build risks at the daily tier review.
• Monitor schedule adherence, Plan vs Actual and plan stability, identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure scheduled builds are completed on time through proactive planning and communication.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve planning issues quickly.
• Contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

MRP

Capacity planning

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Excel

Job description

Production Planner

Department: Production Planning

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Windlesham

Reporting To: Giancarlo Mortellaro

Description

We are looking for a Production Planner to play a key role in controlling and coordinating the detailed production schedule and build sequence at Gordon Murray Automotive. Working within the framework set by the Production Planning & Change Control Manager, you will ensure day-to-day builds are achievable, well-coordinated and communicated effectively.

As a key link between Production, Material Planning and management, you will monitor build progress, manage changes and respond quickly to disruption. Your analytical approach, attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure will help maintain a stable and effective production plan.

The Role

You will be responsible for maintaining the detailed production schedule and build sequence, ensuring shop orders and build instructions are released accurately and on time. You will monitor performance against plan, identify risks and re-sequence production when required to maintain manufacturing flow.

This is your chance to:

• Maintain the detailed production build sequence and release shop orders/build instructions.
• Confirm build readiness based on parts availability, capacity and labour.
• Monitor build progress against plan and re-sequence promptly when disruption occurs.
• Work closely with Material Planners to confirm parts availability ahead of each build slot.
• Communicate the plan, changes and risks clearly to Production, Material Planning and management.
• Log build-to-plan misses, capturing reasons and supporting root-cause resolution.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Present 24-72 hour build risks at the daily tier review.
• Monitor schedule adherence, Plan vs Actual and plan stability, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure scheduled builds are completed on time through proactive planning and communication.
• Work collaboratively across functions to resolve planning issues quickly.
• Contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You'll be an experienced production planning or scheduling professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy and responsiveness are critical.

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning and build sequencing.
• Confident ERP/MRP planning system and Excel user.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm, organised and able to re-prioritise quickly under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable

• Experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience in low-volume, high-value or complex assembly manufacturing.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and production planning principles.

Why this role matters:

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring Gordon Murray Automotive's production operations run to plan. As Production Planner, you will directly influence the successful delivery of vehicle builds by ensuring the right sequence, information and resources are in place at the right time.

From maintaining schedule stability and identifying build risks to coordinating material availability and responding to disruption, your work will help keep manufacturing moving and support the delivery of vehicles to the exceptional standards expected from one of the world's most exciting luxury automotive brands.

If you are passionate about production planning, thrive on solving problems and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision and performance are paramount, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.