PstrongAlchimia /strong 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. /ppSince 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. /ppbr / /ppTo expand our team, we are looking for a strongProduction Planner /strong. /ppbr / /ppstrongPosition Overview /strong /ppbr / /ppThe 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. /ppThe 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. /ppbr / /ppstrongMain Responsibilities /strong /ppbr / /pullistrongManagement /strong andstrong optimization /strong of the production planning process /lilistrongInterface /strongwith the Quality Control Laboratory for scheduling tests on raw materials and finished products /lilistrongCollaboration /strong with the Purchasing Department for planning requirements and monitoring inventory levels /lilistrongDrafting production plans /strong in synergy with the Sales and Operations teams. /lilistrongVerification /strong of feasibility and compliance with the timelines of released schedules. /lilistrongManagement /strong of production strongpriorities and urgencies /strong, coordinating timelines up to release. /lilistrongCommunication /strongwith Customer Service and Sales for updates and new planning. /lilistrongProcess analysis /strong through reports and KPIs /lilistrongAdjustment /strongof production schedules based on demand fluctuations /lilistrongProposals /strong for continuous strongimprovement /strong of production flows and processes /lilistrongMonitoring /strongof production progress in collaboration with internal and external departments /lilistrongApplication /strongof Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and tracking of improvement project status. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongRequirements and Experience /strong /ppbr / /pullistrongPrevious experience /strong in production planning, preferably in chemical-pharmaceutical companies /lilistrongDegree /strong in Management Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry /liliAt leaststrong 3-5 years of work experience /strongin the same role /liliExcellent stronganalytical /strong, strongorganizational /strong and strongcommunication abilities /strong /liliExcellent knowledge of strongEnglish /strong(written and spoken) /liliStrong strongproficiency in Microsoft Office /strong, especially strongExcel /strong /liliKnowledge of strongLean Manufacturing principles and Project Management /strong /liliAbility to work in a team, strongnegotiation and critical thinking /strong as well as planning and organizational skills and result orientation /lilistrongFlexibility to adapt to a dynamic environment /strong and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently /lilistrongProblem-solving attitude /strong, strategic vision, and proactivity. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat We Offer /strong /ppbr / /pulliDynamic and innovative environment. /liliOpportunities for professional growth. /liliContinuous training. /liliInvolvement in strategic projects. /li /ulpbr / /ppThis 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. /p