Production Planner

Progress Rail; Wash; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Pension scheme with 7% employer

Life assurance 3.5× salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Fuel card savings

Holiday entitlement 33 days

Resumo da vaga

Progress Rail is seeking a Production Planner in Sandiacre, NG10 5AN (onsite). You will own and execute the daily production plan to meet customer demand on time and in full.

You will generate and manage work orders in ERP, monitor shop-floor progress, and coordinate with procurement and Sales to ensure on-time delivery. This role requires strong planning, data analysis and collaborative problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

Qualificações

• Experience in production planning and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• ERP/MRP system experience in manufacturing/engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Create, maintain and execute daily production plans.
• Manage work orders, BOMs, routings in ERP.
• Provide delivery dates and lead times to Sales.
• Monitor shop floor progress and reporting.
• Analyse sales, shipments and capacity to keep orders on time.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure on-time material supply.
• Lead planning meetings and communicate risks.
• Support annual operating plan targets.

Conhecimentos

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Supply chain knowledge

Capacity planning

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

PRODUCTION PLANNER

SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE)

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Are you a Production Planner looking to make a real impact? Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a Production Planner to take ownership of creating and executing the production plan, ensuring customer demand is consistently met on time and in full.

THE ROLE:

As a Production Planner, you will be required to:

• Create, maintain and execute daily production plans and schedules to meet customer delivery commitments in line with S&OP and MRP requirements.
• Generate and manage manufacturing work orders, ensuring accurate BOMs, routings, lead times and customer‑specific product requirements within the ERP system.
• Provide accurate delivery dates and lead time expectations to Sales, confirming final delivery dates following capacity and resource review.
• Monitor production progress on the shop floor, running backlog and performance reports, and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Analyse sales, shipment and capacity data to ensure orders remain on time and in full, minimising late‑delivery risk or penalties.
• Proactively resolve capacity constraints (labour, equipment or materials) and investigate manufacturing‑related issues that impact the production schedule.
• Liaise closely with Procurement to ensure externally sourced items support on‑time manufacturing and delivery.
• Lead and contribute to production status and planning meetings, escalating risks and issues that may impact schedule or customer commitments.
• Collaborate with department heads to agree optimal production and shipping schedules aligned to customer demand and business priorities.
• Support the Annual Operating Plan by contributing to operational and financial targets.
• Provide clear, timely and accurate operational information, including KPIs, efficiency and schedule adherence reports, to support management decision‑making.
• Review, implement and communicate production changes, assessing the impact to schedules and delivery commitments.
• Maintain production planning methods, procedures and offline planning tools, contributing to continuous improvement of planning processes.
• Produce and maintain decking or long‑term plans as required by customer or business needs.
• Promote a positive safety culture, adhering to company procedures and legislative health and safety standards at all times.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal Production Planner:

• Previous experience within supply chain functions such as Production Planning, Material Planning, Logistics or Supply Chain Administration, ideally across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to use ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing or engineering environment, supported by advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain principles and how key functions interact within a manufacturing operation.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing planning, master production scheduling, inventory control, MRP/CRP, shop floor control and warehousing.
• Demonstrable experience managing constraints, resolving issues and applying agile, practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience monitoring and improving manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency using data and standard performance measures.
• Ability to manage complexity, balance competing priorities and resolve conflicts through effective problem‑solving.
• Experience creating and auditing standard work and planning processes, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly organised, tenacious and methodical, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Confident and effective communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary + company bonus
• Tailored training and development, including company‑funded external qualifications where relevant
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 3.5× your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off at 4,000+ UK gyms
• Fuel card savings of 2–3p per litre at 3,500 stations, including BP, Esso and Shell
• Employee recognition schemes celebrating great work
• 33 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of statutory holidays)

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:

• Safety – Care, Learn, Prevent
• Integrity – Do the Right Thing
• Teamwork – Win Together
• Excellence – Be the Best
• Commitment – Own the Outcome

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.