Site Project Planner

CAF Rolling Stock UK Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation firm in Newport, UK, is looking for a Site-Project Planner to develop and manage manufacturing plans, ensure alignment with internal and external project standards, and foster strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have relevant manufacturing experience and excellent planning skills. This role plays a vital part in the company’s operational success in the transportation industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Living Wage employer

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in manufacturing or a related field.
• Production/Manufacturing Planning Mindset.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Understanding of full project lifecycle.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks and issues.
• Experience producing project reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update Manufacturing Plans.
• Set up and maintain production line schedules.
• Forecast and plan car shell and bogie requirements.
• Chair weekly and daily planning meetings.
• Report key performance indicators and update client plans.
• Analyze site capacity weekly based on forecasts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Project lifecycle understanding

Risk management

Job description

Most of us come to work to earn money and, as an accredited Living Wage employer, you can expect a competitive salary from us. We recognize that you spend a lot of time in work, so choosing an employer well matters. CAF is built on the core values of Excellence, Trust, and Sustainability, and we pride ourselves on creating beautiful and exciting products. We value flexibility, innovation, and a welcoming environment for everyone.

Mission of the Position

The Site-Project Planner is responsible for developing and managing manufacturing and project plans to meet business objectives and customer requirements. This role ensures that project and internal plans are accurately maintained and communicated, supporting effective decision-making. Reporting to the Site Planning, Production Control Manager and Program Planning, the Site-Project Planner collaborates closely with department heads, Manufacturing Project Managers at Newport, and Project Managers to ensure all stages of internal and external project plans are aligned with company standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong relationships among stakeholders across the site and project teams.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and update Manufacturing (MFG) Plans, including a 4‑week forecast; import relevant dates into the ERP system.
• Set up and maintain production line schedules.
• Forecast and plan car shell and bogie requirements based on production line schedules.
• Chair weekly and daily planning meetings; coordinate and update internal plans, including end‑of‑cycle activities.
• Support Core and other planning‑related meetings. Communicate limitations (line capacity, resources…) that may exist for the fulfilment of the plans of the Programs and prepare proposals for mitigating the impact of possible deviations.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and update client plans.
• Participate in Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings, providing relevant planning information.
• Analyze site capacity (e.g., storage space) on a weekly basis, based on forecasts and plans.
• Forecast, plan, and confirm logistics dispatch dates from the factory, aligned with internal plans.
• Support program‑related issues by developing “what‑if” planning scenarios as needed.
• Support the department with wider activities related to planning and control, as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in manufacturing or a related field.
• Production/Manufacturing Planning Mindset.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Understanding of full project lifecycle.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks and issues.
• Experience producing project reports and dashboards.
• Technical and/or practical knowledge valued.