Production Planning and Control Manager (Microplanning) (M/F/X)

ATEPELI - Ateliers do Portugal, is part of one of the largest international luxury groups. At ATEPELI we are dedicated to the production of exclusive leather goods and footwear components. Currently, we have 3 workshops in the north of Portugal, more specifically, in Ponte de Lima, Penafiel and Santa Maria da Feira. We are committed to providing the best possible environment to nurture our employee’s skills and to flourish their talent.We are sharing our interest in integrating a Production Planning and Control Manager (m/f/d) into the Penafiel workshop. We are looking for an experienced (minimum 5 years) and results-oriented Production Planning and Control Manager to lead the Planning and Control team and ensure excellence and efficiency in our production.Ensuring the smooth operation of the Production Planning and Control department will be your mission, and for this, you will need to:Ensure safety, quality, performance, and compliance with delivery deadlines in your area of responsibility.Lead the Planning and Control team, ensuring cohesion and achievement of objectives.Implement and monitor continuous improvement plans in planning and control processes.Contribute to the development of the team's skills by identifying talents and promoting their evolution.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in the department.Coordinate the planning of daily production, optimizing the use of resources.Manage the team's training needs.Participate in development and improvement projects for production processes.Analyze performance indicators for planning and control and propose corrective actions.Communicate effectively with the team and with other areas of the company (Production, Logistics, Procurement).Promote a positive and collaborative work environment in the department.Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.Present regular reports to company management.Contribute to the optimization of production operations.Is this position for You?This challenge is ideal for a professional who is rigorous, reliable, and has strong leadership skills and a sense of responsibility, possessing:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a similar field.Solid knowledge of production management, lean manufacturing, and planning and control methodologies.Proven experience in managing production planning and control teams (minimum 5 years).High ethical standards and confidentiality.Excellent organizational skills, time management, teamwork, and critical thinking.Proficiency in computer tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to analyze and make decisions.This position will remain open until filled. If our Talent Acquisition team identifies your background as a potential fit, you will be contacted directly regarding the next steps in the application process.ATEPELI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ATEPELI is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.