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Composite Manufacturing Planning Manager
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship. Formula One is like nothing else in the sporting sphere.
Job Posted- 19 Jan 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Jan 2026
A vacancy has arisen for a Composite Manufacturing Planning Manager to join our Composite Manufacturing Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning & scheduling for the entire composite manufacturing operation.
Key Accountabilities/Duties include:
- Lead and mentor composite planning and scheduling teams, facilitating their growth and development within the organisation
- Create, maintain and communicate robust plans to deliver F1 and customer projects.
- Development and maintenance of an overall resource plan for the F1 and customer programs highlighting constraints and opportunities
- Provide regular updates and visual standards to communicate delivery status to key stakeholders
- Monitor efficiency performance, provide visibility and recommendations to manufacturing leaders on areas of focus
- Continuously improve the function, enhancing planning accuracy and reduction in lead times
- Proactive approach to the development of planning tools to meet the needs of all internal stakeholders
- Define and manage KPIs to measure performance and identify areas of improvement including but not limited to, scheduling adherence, capacity utilization and delivery performance
- Collaborate with the planning/purchasing groups to align supply of any externally procured parts to ensure milestones are met
- Utilise problem solving expertise and tools to address issues and challenges that arise during project execution, making decisions that align with our business goals
- Always ensure SAP accuracy, highlight & correct any data discrepancies.
Candidate profile:
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent. Studies in engineering management or supply chain management preferable
- Leadership background, preferably within a low volume, high complexity planning role
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Significant experience in working with both ERP and MRP systems
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills to convey status and expectations at all levels within the organisation
- Skilled in analysing production data identify risks and opportunities using software such as Microsoft Office & VBA
- Experience in identifying issues, develop solutions and facilitate decision making
Benefits
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
About Us
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
Why Us
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
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