Job Summary: We are seeking a Production Planning Engineer to lead production planning and optimization in the steel industry, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Lead production planning and monitoring in the steel industry. 2. Participate in continuous improvement projects and process optimization. 3. Collaborate on new industrial projects with capacity analysis. GRUPO TÉCIMAN has been delivering client satisfaction for over 35 years through Engineering Services, 3D Metrology, and Digitalization projects. The Téciman team’s approach is reflected in the work we carry out for our clients. For new projects in the **steel industry**, we require a **Production Planning Engineer in Vitoria**, reporting to the Operations Director, who will be responsible for production planning, scheduling, and monitoring—ensuring adherence to plans regarding capacity, deadlines, costs, and efficiency—as well as participation in projects aimed at improving production systems. Key responsibilities include: **Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term production plans aligned with demand and production capacity. * Analyze installed capacity (production lines, shifts, resources) and propose adjustments to ensure achievement of production targets. * Define workforce, equipment, and material requirements per production line and shift from a planning perspective. * Schedule and prioritize production orders to maximize output and minimize delays. * Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics departments to ensure plan feasibility and proper execution. * Monitor production plans, analyze deviations, and propose corrective actions. * Participate in continuous improvement projects, process optimization, and changes in production levels. * Collaborate in defining and improving production planning and control procedures. * Analyze and optimize inventory levels associated with production planning. * Prepare and present periodic planning, performance, and production status reports to the Operations Director. * Maintain up-to-date documentation related to planning and production processes. * Participate in new industrial projects, contributing capacity analysis, production feasibility assessment, and planning know-how. **Requirements:** * Technical Engineering degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field). * Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in production planning within industrial environments with production lines. * Willingness to travel occasionally. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience or potential to progress to Production Planning Manager. * Experience with SAP. * Analytical, structured, data-oriented profile. * Proactive, consistent, and goal-oriented. * Interest in continuous improvement and optimization of production processes. * Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across departments. **Location:** * Vitoria