Production Planner

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your careeror your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for providing the RMS facility with a production plan consistent with the plant capacity and projected customer forecast requirements. You will be responsible for compiling & completing all factory works orders & allocating budgeted hours to production jobs.

**Duties**:

- Promote, lead by example and ensure compliance of HSE & Quality practices in accordance with company policy and procedures for all production support team staff, suppliers, contractors and visitors;
- Develop firm production schedules and communicate to production leads & teams;
- Prepare scheduled work orders / job packs to ensure that activities are conducted in a coordinated manner;
- Manage material and labour demand requirements in conjunction with the Production Manager;
- Identify and communicate issues & concerns that will hinder the business’s ability to achieve customer targets;
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to assist with material procurement;
- Compile detailed monthly reports;
- Attend weekly meetings to review delivery forecasts;
- Attend daily pre-start meetings with production leads & team; and
- Perform other related duties as required to support business requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

- _ 2 + years in a similar role;_
- _ High level of computer literacy, experience in MRP & ERP systems;_
- _ Ability to handle pressure and deadlines;_
- _ Ability to multitask;_
- _ Excellent communication skills, good presentation and the ability to interact ;and gain the support of staff;_
- _ Understanding of WH&S procedures; and_
- _ Will maintain and support OH&S policies and expectations._

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.