Production planner
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - adapa Group in Parma
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
- 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 ma