Production Planning Specialist

Wabtec Corporation; Kąty Wrocławskie; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stemmann Polska, part of Wabtec Corporation, is seeking a Production Planning specialist to coordinate schedules, capacity, and material availability across manufacturing lines. You will partner with production, procurement, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong analytical skills, and fluency in Polish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations in manufacturing.
• Understanding of production planning processes and material flow management.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Ability to analyze capacity and production data and provide insights.
• Polish and English proficiency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accountability.
• Basic knowledge of technical drawings (advantage).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans for assigned production areas.
• Monitor workstation capacity and resource utilization.
• Review, release, and track production orders.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules.
• Monitor order completion and take corrective actions when required.
• Prepare planning reports, KPIs, and capacity analyses.
• Collaborate daily with production teams, procurement, logistics, and internal customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning performance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Capacity analysis

Polish + English

Communication

Detail orientation

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Job Family: Production Planning and Control

Company Description

Stemmann Polska, part of Wabtec Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical and electromechanical systems supporting the rail, industrial, and transportation sectors in Katy Wroclawskie. As a member of Wabtec's global network, Stemmann Polska delivers innovative solutions that help improve operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability for customers worldwide. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, manufacturing quality, and continuous improvement, the company combines local expertise with the global reach and resources of Wabtec to drive the future of transportation.

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the Supply chain team, working closely with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery. The team focuses on aligning production capacity, material availability, and customer demand while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Operations organization, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure optimal utilization of resources and achievement of delivery targets. In this role, you will maintain production schedules, monitor capacity and material availability, and support the timely execution of production orders. You will provide regular reporting and analysis to support decision-making and contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes across the facility.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of production planning processes and material flow management
• Experience working with ERP systems and production planning tools
• Ability to analyze capacity and production data and provide actionable insights
• Very good command of Polish and English
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
• Basic knowledge of technical drawings is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and maintain production plans for assigned production areas
• Monitor workstation capacity and resource utilization
• Review, release, and track production orders
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules
• Monitor order completion and take corrective actions when required
• Prepare planning reports, KPIs, and capacity analyses
• Collaborate daily with production teams, procurement, logistics, and internal customers
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning performance and operational efficiency

Legal authorization to work in the European Union is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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Additional Information

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.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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