Scope Of The Role
We are looking for a Production Planner that will be responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of production activities by balancing customer demand, material availability, and production capacity. The role will focus on delivering products on time while optimizing resources and maintaining alignment with company operational objectives.

Scope Of The Role
We are looking for a Production Planner that will be responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of production activities by balancing customer demand, material availability, and production capacity. The role will focus on delivering products on time while optimizing resources and maintaining alignment with company operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze the finished goods sales order backlog and coordinate with Customer Service regarding constrained delivery dates

Plan production through the scheduling system, with the primary objective of meeting delivery deadlines

In agreement with the Supply Chain Manager, decide whether to increase or reduce production capacity and allocate workforce accordingly across both the warehouse and production lines

Upload machine setups whenever a new machine family is created

Manage, once or twice a week, the release of updates to production order dates required for the picking of raw materials and semi-finished goods from the warehouse

Review and approve proposals automatically generated by the MRP system

Create production orders for finished goods to be stockedChange order statuses from "Confirmed" to "Released"

Create internal picking lists for raw materials and semi-finished goods warehouses

Generate subcontracting orders, production orders, and spare parts orders

Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to expedite subcontracted operations





Oversee the MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Monitor warehouse shipments through daily alignment with Customer Service to ensure compliance with committed shipping dates

Liaise with the raw materials warehouse, supporting the resolution of day-to-day operational issues

Work closely with the Production Manager to determine workforce allocation on production lines and to advance or postpone production batches according to material availability

Manage and coordinate external subcontractors producing finished goods

Coordinate the year-end inventory count from an organizational perspective, working with external auditors and providing the required documentation

Coordinate with the Accounting Department regarding subcontractor purchase invoices, including extra costs and any supplier pricing discrepancies or data-entry errors

Key Competencies And Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Previous experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment

Good proficiency in English (minimum B2 level)

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Strong problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Place of work: Belforte del Chienti (MC), via E. Betti, 1

Salary range: base salary € 28.000 - 35.000, welfare & benefits

Simonelli Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws. This job posting reflects our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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📌 Production Planner (Macerata)
🏢 SIMONELLI GROUP
📍 Macerata