Castel San Pietro, Italy In Bologna, for a leading company in the hydraulic sector, we are seeking an Production Scheduling and Planning Officer The selected candidate will report to the Production Planning Manager at the client’s plant and will be responsible for optimizing production performance by scheduling work across assembly, rework, and machine centers, ensuring timely delivery and achieving predefined KPIs. Main responsibilities: Planning for individual machine centers Developing MRP and Kanban analysis Monitoring progress of work plans Verifying and evaluating requests and entering new orders Scheduling requests from Special Departments Planning tests within delivery timelines for new products Data analysis and reporting on machine loads Collaborating with Production, Planning, and Methods Managers Participating in regular production meetings Qualifications: Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields Previous experience in production planning within the metalworking sector (minimum 2 years) Good mechanical knowledge (reading mechanical drawings, understanding processes, managing machine centers) Basic knowledge of English Preferred familiarity with SAP and planning software (e.g., NICIM) Excellent skills in Excel and general IT tools Analytical skills and problem-solving abilities Accuracy and result-oriented approach Residence within 30 minutes by car from the plant Employment details: Direct hiring by the company, CCNL M.L. (National Collective Labour Agreement for Metalworkers) Working hours: Monday to Friday Location: Castel San Pietro Terme (BO) Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, innovative environment Salary and classification based on experience J-18808-Ljbffr