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Job Title: Production Planning & Control ManagerDepartment: OperationsReports To: Operations DirectorLocation: [Bearward Engineering, Northampton]Job Type: [Full-time / Permanent]Job Purpose:

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Production Planning & Control Manager to oversee a small team to coordinate the production planning process across multiple departments. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule to ensure alignment with customer demand, and capacity constraints and to oversee the shipping of goods to meet customer demand

Key Responsibilities:Development of strategy and implementation plan to create a planning and scheduling capability to identify long, mid and short-term production requirements (people, process, materials and assets) to support quality execution of the production planAnalyse the orderbook weekly and share with the business the current orderbook and any forward trends that need attention.Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to ensure seamless operations to deliver the customer requirements.Effectively oversea the management of schedules in response to engineering changes, quality issues, or urgent customer requirements.Lead weekly production planning meetings and communicate schedule updates to both internal and external stakeholders.Analyse capacity and resource availability to identify constraints and recommend solutions.Generate reports and KPIs to track schedule adherence, capacity utilisation, and on-time delivery.Accountable and responsible for all finished goods locationsEnsure all goods are shipped in a timely manner to meet customer requirements and business financial objectives.Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and improve scheduling accuracy.Run the weekly PSI (Production, Sales and Inventory) report out and the monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) reporting out to the Engine Cooling GroupLead and manage the daily operations of the despatch department.Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery performance, cost, and customer satisfaction.Support the team in managing relationships with third-party logistics providers and couriers.Oversee stock control and inventory accuracy in the despatch area.About You:Minimum 5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning in a heavy manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning principles.Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.Effective communication and collaboration abilities.Strategic thinker, able to define a vision and the mechanism to deliver the associated objectives.Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously whilst able to motivate others around the business

Proficiency in all Microsoft software, including MS Excel Pivot reports

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.