Production Planner
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Silgan Dispensing Systems Milano in Italia
Position Summary
Schedule all plant production and manage inventories to meet corporate forecasts and internal and external customer sale requirements in a JIT inventory control environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Act as the liaison between corporate planning, inter‑plant departments, other Silgan facilities and other customers regarding production planning, analysis of sales forecasts, line loading, JIT inventory control, and the movement of cans or ends.
- Schedule all plant production and manage inventories to satisfy corporate planning and customer sale requirements.
- Order all raw materials—including but not limited to metal, coating, stripe, copper wire, chemicals, inside spray, wash coat, dunnage, etc.—to ensure availability for production.
- Prepare reports with weekly, rolling 12‑week, and monthly forecasts, line loading, final monthly sales, production, inventory, and work‑order estimates.
- Develop and issue daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Assist the Office Manager with budget preparation, forecasting, costing of new items, monthly statements,
and monthly inventories.
- Supervise the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Education, Skills, and Experience
- 5 years of production planning experience.
- Basic knowledge of equipment operation and material flow throughout the plant.
- Detail‑oriented and capable of identifying raw materials, finished products, and customer products.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Knowledge of forecasting principles and production models.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time‑management skills.
- Strong mathematical skills.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the positio