Production Planner (Graduate Entry)

Alloyed Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed Limited is seeking a Production Planner for its Abingdon facilities to plan and execute low-volume manufacturing of customer components.

You will work with the planning team and Head of Production to optimize short and mid-term plans, adapting to external factors and communicating plans to stakeholders. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, strong leadership, and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading production planning teams advantageous.
• Ability to translate data into actionable manufacturing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans for low-volume manufacturing of customer components and manage the execution of those plans
• Develop mid-term capacity plans for Alloyed teams based on projected deliveries of components to customers
• Work with Planning team and Head of Production to mitigate risks and balance load in short-term production schedules
• Communicate and manage day-to-day plans, adapting to rapid changes due to external factors and updating key stakeholders
• Develop ways-of-working to improve operational performance and adherence to plans

Skills

Leadership

Math skills

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Independence

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

Alloyed utilises a small team of Production Planners to plan and execute operations in its manufacturing facilities in Abingdon. The Production Planners work with the manufacturing teams, Head of Production, and Operations function leadership to optimise the short and medium-term production plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans for low-volume manufacturing of customer components and manage the execution of those plans
• Develop mid-term capacity plans for Alloyed teams based on projected deliveries of components to customers
• Work with Planning team and Head of Production to mitigate risks and balance load in short-term production schedules
• Communicate and manage day-to-day plans, adapting to rapid changes due to external factors and updating key stakeholders
• Develop ways-of-working to improve operational performance and adherence to plans

Essential skills

• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills, and aspiration to develop further
• Strong mathematical skillset and high level of comfort with rapid calculations
• Excellent problem-solving ability and capability to convert complex data into actions with practical solutions
• Adaptable, organised, and able to prioritise multiple workstreams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to get hands on with manufacturing processes

Desired skills

• Knowledge or understanding of manufacturing & production management processes

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred)