Production Planner

Job Description 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. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to spend approximately 4–5 months at our Doncaster site. This will provide hands-on training and support the transfer of work to our Barton site, located just outside Burton upon Trent. What will your typical day look like? Develop, manage, and optimise production schedules to meet customer requirements. Ensure materials, equipment, and workforce are available for production activities. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays or issues. Provide timely and accurate reporting to support the Planning Manager. Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to maintain adequate stock levels. Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, and sales teams. Analyse production data and trends to improve efficiency and productivity. Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual production and implement corrective actions. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes. Support new bids and Industrialisation process as required. 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. Apply today! 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. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.