Production Planner

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Job Purpose

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 optimize workflow, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Activities
- Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace
- Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to
- Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence
- 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
- Fuel Pump Strip, Clean, Rebuild, and Test
- Hydraulic Pump Strip, Clean, Rebuild, and Test
- Precision Machine Shop
- Reclamation Machine Shop
- Component Clean and Validation
- Material Kitting
- Power Pack Assembly
- Engine Assembly
- Transmission Assembly
- Paint
- Final Test
- 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.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control, and Logistics to ensure smooth production processes.
- 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.

This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the scope, spirit, and purpose of this role

Person Specification

Background & Experience:

- Proven experience in production planning, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain management
- Knowledge of Lean Management principles

Qualifications/Education Required:

- Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Project, and MS Access.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Proficiency in production planning software and tools.

Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Key Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes:

- Ability to always demonstrate Wabtec values:

- People First - We care about relationships. Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we do the right thing. People, and their safety, top our list.
- Expand the Possible - We look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. We are lifelong learners. We are obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results.
- Embrace Diversity - We celebrate a variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds, and aspire to create a place where we all belong.
- One Wabtec - We are one global community that works together to achieve our shared mission. Wherever we go, we go there together.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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 obsess