Production Planner

Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team at Wabtec Rail Limited based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role:
Production Planner

Salary:
£Competitive

Location:
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN) – (Onsite)

Hours:
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

Responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure the efficient overhaul of engines, transmissions, and Power Packs for passenger rail customers. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments to optimise workflow, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high-quality standards.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules from receipt to delivery.
• Coordinate activities across various departments, including Raft Strip, Engine Strip, Transmission Strip, Radiator Clean and Test, Paint, Final Test, etc.
• Prepare and present regular reports on production performance and schedule adherence.
• Monitor labour availability and utilisation to ensure optimal productivity.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual production and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to address delays or issues.
• Analyse production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all production activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide updates on production status.
• Manage finished stock inventory levels to ensure availability.

What do we want to know about you?

• Proven experience in production planning, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain management.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in production planning software and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

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Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.