Job Description

Production Planner

Global Grade: 9

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Job Summary: The Production Planner is responsible for planning organizing and managing production schedules for the Production lines including but not limited to the Hitachi 1600 Rail PowerPack Boxer 199 series production 2000/4000 series and any adhoc requirements requested by the Business Units at RollsRoyce Solutions UK. This role ensures that production processes are efficient costeffective and meet quality standards while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain alignment with business objectives. The position requires a strategic and analytical approach to ensure production capacity meets demand over both short and longterm horizons.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules ensuring optimal resource allocation and efficient workflow.

Plan and organize production workflows for one or multiple products while addressing capacity constraints and customer requirements including demand forecast and adherence to plan.

Liaise and communicate with customers aligning both input deliveries and output collection requirements.

Collaborate with Engineering Sales Parts & Logistics and Procurement teams to align production plans with material availability and customer delivery timelines.

Analyse and resolve scheduling conflicts to minimize delays and maximize throughput.

Resource Planning Management and Forecasting

Implement and maintain resource production plans to meet output demands.

Monitor resource capacity and availability and implement adjustments accordingly.

Present detailed performance and capacity reports to management highlighting trends and actionable insights.

Coordination and Communication

Adjustment of production plan based on availability and delivery of materials and components.

Coordinate with Production teams to ensure smooth operations and adherence to production plan.

Communicate production goals changes and updates effectively to all stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity quality and costefficiency.

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production processes and recommend solutions.

Document and share best practices to drive consistency and process improvements.

Monitoring and Reporting

Track and report production performance metrics including output volume defect rates and schedule adherence.

Maintain accurate records of production data and generate detailed status and performance reports.

ProblemSolving and Troubleshooting

Detect and resolve production issues promptly ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to address and prevent recurring challenges.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure all production activities comply with health and safety regulations.

Promote a safe working environment and report any safety concerns to management.

Qualifications and Experience Proven experience in production planning or a related role preferably in manufacturing or industries related to rail marine or governmental applications. Strong understanding of production processes capacity planning and resource allocation.

Personality / Job Skills Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments. Proficiency in MS Office applications particularly Excel. Familiarity with health and safety practices and regulations. A proactive mindset focused on achieving operational excellence.

Literacy and Numeracy Fluent in written and spoken English. Competent in composing clear and professional business reports and presentations.

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