Production Planner

Gordon Murray; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Murray Automotive is seeking a Production Planner to manage the detailed production schedule and build sequence, ensuring shop orders and release instructions are accurate and delivered on time.

You will monitor build progress, respond quickly to disruption, and work with Material Planning and management to secure parts availability. The role requires analytical rigor, calm under pressure and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experienced production planning/scheduling professional in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning and build sequencing.
• Confident ERP/MRP planning system user and Excel proficient.
• Analytical and numerical 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, capacity and labour.
• Monitor progress and re-sequence to manage disruption.
• Collaborate with Material Planners to ensure parts availability ahead of each build slot.
• Communicate the plan, changes and risks to Production, Material Planning and management.
• Log build-to-plan misses and support root-cause resolution.
• Maintain planning data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Present 24–72 hour build risks at the daily tier review.
• Monitor schedule adherence and plan stability for improvement opportunities.
• Work across functions to resolve planning issues quickly.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

MRP

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job 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.
• 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.