Production Planner

Overview

Position: Production Planner

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.

• 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.

• 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, 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.

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

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

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.