At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value ourselves on providing technologically advanced solutions. We are innovating at pace in the development of high efficiency, race, and production ready, ICE and EV solutions for both land and sea.
You would be working for a business which is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments and in an environment which truly has a family feel and everyone knows your name.
We are looking for an experienced Production Planner. This integral role is responsible for production planning, material allocation and scheduling in a small, fast paced Manufacturing unit. This position requires the ability to make decisions around maximising capacity, as well as prioritising internal and external Customer requirements.
Key responsibilities
Load customer schedules into MRP and maintain MRP adherence in line with Portfolio
Capacity Planning vs Customer demands
Experience in Planning & Scheduling Software (OpsCenter) or other planning tools
Lead internal meetings for daily operational and customer status.
Take all measures to ensure supply of components to our manufacturing work centres and to ensure continuity of supply to our customers
Progress chase production to clearly understand status and support all departments with data to understand priorities / risk if in arrears / quality issue / material supply issue.
Update customer requirement plans and communicate demand forecasts internally.
Create and manage planned Production Orders.
Work alongside purchasing team to ensure material demands are met to deliver projects on time
Strong Excel capability
All employees have a duty of care to follow / adhere to all Safety, Health & Environmental procedures, processes and challenge unsafe acts & behaviours"
Experience
Experience in working in a fast-paced automotive environment
Active user of MRP systems.
Ideally experience of 2 or more different scheduling systems
Delivering against robust KPIS
Implementing and working to procedures and processes
Understanding and working with production data
Interpersonal Skills
A Logical approach to problem-solving
Customer focused
Good planning and organisational skills
Excellent teamwork and influencing
Building relationships with internal team members and external customers
Working to tight timescales
Benefits:
A competitive salary which will reflect your career to date, as well as your skills and level of experience
Performance related bonus
35 days standard annual leave
Generous non-contributory pension scheme
Company-wide team activity events
A private medical health scheme
Life assurance
We are an out-of-town location with free on-site parking and easy walking access to shops, cafes and buses.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Production planning: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Northampton NN6 9UB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/08/2025
Reference ID: planner18072025
