Production Planner (Graduate Entry)

Alloyed; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed, a UK-based advanced metal components company, is seeking Production Planners to optimise short- and mid-term manufacturing plans at Abingdon facilities. You will collaborate with the Head of Production and operations leadership to align plans with deliveries and customer demand.

You will develop production and capacity plans, manage plan execution, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements to enhance performance and schedule adherence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication abilities with an aspiration to develop further.
• Excellent mathematical capability and comfort with rapid calculations.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to translate data into actionable steps.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise multiple workstreams.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans for low-volume manufacturing of customer components and manage execution.
• Develop mid-term capacity plans for Alloyed teams based on projected deliveries.
• Mitigate risks and balance load in short-term production schedules.
• Communicate and manage day-to-day plans, updating key stakeholders.
• Develop ways of working to improve operational performance and adherence to plans.

Skills

Leadership

Mathematics

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Independence

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

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)

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company of around 200 world-class Metallurgists, Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, and Software Developers working across offices in the UK and worldwide, building the future of advanced metal components.

We use proprietary software packages and extensive experimental facilities to 3D‑print metal components better and faster than anyone else.

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