Supply Chain Management – Production Planner

Job title:

Supply Chain Management – Production Planner

Company:

Continental

Job description

Company DescriptionContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.Job DescriptionThe mission of the position is to plan and coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products and lines. Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. Taking into account optimum use of the resources.Performing all tasks directly involved in preparation for production, taking account of the order situation, production
capacities, stock levels, production backlogs, delivery backlogs, procurement situations and personnel resources, in
order to create the conditions for an optimum production sequence.
▪develop a production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed by to meet predicted completion date
▪ Detailed control of the production sequence, in order to reach an optimum use of the resources
▪ Work on coordinating material movements between production units, in order to ensure an optimum production run.
▪ Actively contributing to cooperation with all sides involved and forwarding all relevant information, in order to keep
themselves and others informed and create optimum logistics chain.
▪ Setup (for finished and semifinished goods) and monitoring of KANBAN control cycles. Support for production in setting
up the KANBAN control cycles for raw-material and semi-finished products.monitor project’s progress to ensure it’s following the schedule
▪analyse and revise production plans and updating deadlines
▪keep paperwork organized
▪use ERP system (SAP/APO) to record and follow through operations, materials, times and other relevant parameters of the jobs
▪ Provision of the necessary production documentation and data for each production order, in order to guarantee
effective and high-quality handling of the work.
▪obtain output information (number of finished products, ecc.)
▪prepare and submit status and performance reports
▪give instructions to determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
▪address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption▪troubleshooting problems that occur during production
▪identify any shortages, bottlenecks or other inventory related problems – ensure they do not re-occur
▪proactively tackle blocks and barriers to progress
▪liaise with production for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted demands and plansQualificationsKnowledge field:Products, systems and technologies (functionalities and applications) : advancedSupply Chain Management (including logistics policies, systems and processes) : advancedQuality management (including quality policies, systems and processes) : basicLocal language & culture (intercultural sensitivity) : advancedProblem solving and decision making tools and techniques : advancedProject management skills, tools and techniques : advancedBusiness knowledge (e.g. commercial conditions and influence on P&L) : basicKnowledge of SAP ERP Modules: PP – SD – APO : advancedPhase In & Out Process Management : advancedKnowledge of delivery and reception procedure : advanced▪ bachelor’s degree or similar or qualification within area of production / logistics / controlling / finance
▪ excellent IT/Computer skills▪ minimum 12 months’ experience within a similar role
▪ experience of working in operational environment, production, and or supply chain functions▪ essential good understanding of planning management▪ experience in working with international teams on operations topics plus understanding of foreign cultures
▪ proficient in minimum 1 foreign language, Italian and English are mandatoryAdditional InformationEnglish fluentReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Expected salary

Location

Cairo Montenotte, Savona

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:21:39 GMT

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