Production planner
Pubblicato il 28-09-2026 - adapa Group in Genova
We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Production Planner to join our manufacturing site in Gambassi. Reporting within the Supply Chain Manager of the site, the Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring efficient production scheduling, optimal utilization of manufacturing resources, and on-time delivery of customer orders. This position requires close collaboration with Production, Customer Service, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to maintain a reliable and responsive production planning process.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, maintain, and optimize production plans to ensure efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity and timely order fulfillment.
- Prepare and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in alignment with operational and customer requirements.
- Continuously review and adjust production plans based on material availability, machine capacity, workforce availability, and changing business priorities.
- Ensure production schedules are accurately communicated and executed across all relevant functions.
Operational Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Production Managers, Customer Service, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment between production requirements and business objectives.
- Act as the primary interface between planning and production to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.
- Respond proactively to operational disruptions, including delayed raw material deliveries, equipment breakdowns, capacity constraints, and urgent customer requests.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor production performance and adherence to established schedules.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and Capacity Utilization.
- Identify planning bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service levels.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives as the manufacturing site evolves and business requirements change.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a comparable ERP system.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative approach to work.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, and business processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage urgent or unexpected situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on and results-oriented mindset.
- Experience within the packaging, printing, or manufacturing industry.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to supporting operational excellence.
- Results-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
What to expect
- Close collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, and other key stakeholders.
- A dynamic manufacturing environment characterized by evolving priorities and operational challenges.
- Opportunities to contribute to business performance through practical problem-solving and process optimization.
- Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain processes, providing valuable professional development opportunities.
Location: Gambassi – on-site
RAL: 40.000 - 50.000 €
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