Production Planner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team. You will be responsible for the Master Production Schedule (MPS) of our Resin Impregnated Paper (RIP) line. The successful candidate will ensure production efficiency and material availability by managing an 8-week detailed horizon, coordinating across multiple internal and external work centers.

Key Responsibilities

• MPS Management: Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule for the RIP line, ensuring alignment with customer demand and capacity constraints.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor and manage the load across all involved work centers, including Winding process, Autoclaves, Internal Lathe machining, Outsourced External Lathe machining, Assembly, Testing, and Shipping.
• Production Scheduling (MTO): Execute and optimize production orders in a Make-to-Order (MTO) environment, addressing daily scheduling challenges and bottleneck management.
• MRP Execution: Utilize MRP logic to ensure timely availability of components and raw materials.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with:
  • Procurement: To ensure timely procurement of raw materials and subcontracting services.
  • Production/Line Supervisors: To synchronize the production schedule with the actual output of the RIP line and resolve real-time floor issues.
  • Fulfillment: To align delivery dates with customer requirements and manage shipment priorities.
• Reporting & Analysis: Maintain accurate production records and KPIs, utilizing advanced Excel skills for data modeling and process improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: proven experience in Production Planning or Supply Chain roles.
• Education: Degree in Engineering (Management/Industrial), Economics, or related fields; or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros/Data modeling).
  • ERP Proficiency: Strong preference for candidates with SAP (specifically PP/MM modules).
• Functional Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics and planning processes.
  • Familiarity with MRP systems and logic.
  • Direct experience with Make-to-Order (MTO) production environments.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.
• Languages: Fluency in Italian and English (Professional level).

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy:

Posizione / Position: Production Planner (Resin Impregnated Paper Line)

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: PB

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 19th of October 2026

Orario settimanal: 38.5 ore settimanali per impiegati e operai non turnisti; 38 ore settimanali per operai turnisti

Weekly Hours: 38.5 weekly hours for white collars and non-shift blue collars; 38 weekly hours for shift blue collars.

Fascia retributive: Tra € 35,900.00 e € 53,900.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between € 35,900.00 and € 53,900.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 5% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 5% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Chimico - Farmaceutico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Chimico - Farmaceutico) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the c