Master Production Planner

About the Company G.D., headquartered in Bologna, Italy, is the worlds leading supplier of high-tech machineries for cigarette making and packing, filter production, and other new generational products. Because of its extremely extensive machine range, G.D. is the only manufacturer producing complete high-speed lines and a wide range of solutions for the tobacco industry. G.D. is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia has 141 operating units in 35 countries, a turnover of about 1.9 billion euros and over 8,000 employees. About the Role G.D. USA is seeking a Master Production Planner to develop and execute an integrated production plan that supports customer demand, project schedules, aftermarket requirements, and overall business objectives. In this role, you will serve as a key link between Project Management, After Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of production demand, capacity, material availability, and operational priorities. You will play an essential role in supporting efficient manufacturing operations while ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved. In this role, you are also responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining an integrated master production plan that supports customer requirements, project schedules, and business objectives.
• Balancing production demand, capacity, inventory, labor, and material availability to establish realistic production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Collaborating with Project Management, After Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective cross-functional planning and execution.
• Leading production planning activities to align manufacturing schedules with business priorities and customer expectations.
• Analyzing capacity constraints, material shortages, and fluctuations in demand to identify risks and recommend proactive solutions.
• Supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through demand reviews, capacity analysis, backlog management, and production planning recommendations.
• Monitoring production performance, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery metrics to identify opportunities for improved operational efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate planning data, reports, and analytical tools to support informed business decisions.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, scheduling, inventory optimization, and delivery performance.
• Tracking key performance indicators, including capacity utilization, planning accuracy, backlog management, and customer delivery commitments.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, production control, supply chain, or operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing production requirements, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Our Offer Coesia North America offers a competitive benefit package which includes, among other things:

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401k with up to 6% company match.
• Paid parental leave.

Pending professional experiences development, the base salary range for this role is between $67,500 to $90,000K. The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case Coesia is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.