Production Planner

Who will you be working with?
We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) 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 optimize workflow, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high-quality standards.
What will your typical day look like?
Develop, manage and optimise production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
Ensure materials, equipment and workforce availability to support production activities.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, bottlenecks or changing priorities.
Provide timely and accurate reporting to support the Planning Lead.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to maintain appropriate 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.
Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise operational processes.
Support new bids and industrialisation activities as required.
Maintain effective coordination across departments to ensure smooth operational performance.
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/MRP systems.
Proficiency in production planning software and tools.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs.
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.
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Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No