Production Planner

Alchimia srl; Ponte San Nicolò; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading manufacturer of medical devices is seeking a Production Planner to optimize production processes and collaborate across various departments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in production planning, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for professional growth in Ponte San Nicolò, Italy.

Servizi

Dynamic and innovative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Continuous training

Involvement in strategic projects

Competenze

• Previous experience in production planning, preferably in chemical-pharmaceutical companies.
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in the same role.
• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Project Management.

Mansioni

• Management and optimization of the production planning process.
• Interface with the Quality Control Laboratory for scheduling tests.
• Collaboration with the Purchasing Department for planning requirements.
• Verification of feasibility and compliance with schedules.
• Adjustment of production schedules based on demand fluctuations.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving attitude

Flexibility

Formazione

Degree in Management Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Alchimia is one of the leading European manufacturers of medical devices for ophthalmic surgery and tissue banks. With our expertise in the fields of chemistry, microbiology, and pharmacology, at Alchimia we have adopted this rule : we design each medical device as if it were intended for ourselves.

Since our foundation in 1993, all our products have been developed in collaboration with opinion leaders and the scientific community before being released to the market. This allows us to offer safe, useful, and effective solutions to improve the daily operations of medical staff and the quality of life of their patients. Our commitment to research makes us a reliable partner, able to provide ongoing training and updated scientific information to our distributors and product users. Thanks to the Alchimia team, we now have a network of over 60 independent distributors across Europe and the world, capable of providing fast local service to all our customers.

To expand our team, we are looking for a Production Planner.

Position Overview

The position reports directly to the Plant Director. After an initial training period aimed at gaining in-depth knowledge of the production cycles of the various departments, the role will collaborate synergistically with key company functions, including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Logistics.

The role involves active participation in the planning and monitoring of production activities, with the goal of ensuring process efficiency, meeting deadlines, and continuously improving operational performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Management and optimization of the production planning process
• Interface with the Quality Control Laboratory for scheduling tests on raw materials and finished products
• Collaboration with the Purchasing Department for planning requirements and monitoring inventory levels
• Drafting production plans in synergy with the Sales and Operations teams.
• Verification of feasibility and compliance with the timelines of released schedules.
• Management of production priorities and urgencies, coordinating timelines up to release.
• Communication with Customer Service and Sales for updates and new planning.
• Process analysis through reports and KPIs
• Adjustment of production schedules based on demand fluctuations
• Proposals for continuous improvement of production flows and processes
• Monitoring of production progress in collaboration with internal and external departments
• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and tracking of improvement project status.

Requirements and Experience

• Previous experience in production planning, preferably in chemical-pharmaceutical companies
• Degree in Management Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in the same role
• Excellent analytical , organizational and communication abilities
• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office , especially Excel
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Project Management
• Ability to work in a team, negotiation and critical thinking as well as planning and organizational skills and result orientation
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic environment and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Problem-solving attitude , strategic vision, and proactivity.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Continuous training.
• Involvement in strategic projects.

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with applicable laws (L. 903 / 77 and L. 125 / 91). This opportunity is also reserved for individuals belonging to the protected categories as defined by Law 68 / 99.