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.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
We would politely request no agencies please.
