Production Planning Role in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planner to join our manufacturing team. This role is critical to ensuring production schedules align with demand forecasts, inventory levels, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory targets, and lead times.
* Coordinate with manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time production and delivery.
* Monitor and adjust production plans to account for delays, equipment maintenance, or changes in demand.
* Ensure material availability for scheduled production runs by collaborating with procurement and inventory management teams.
* Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
* Manage planning tools and ERP systems to maintain accurate and timely data.
* Support new product introductions (NPI) by integrating them into the production schedule.
* Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory compliance.
* Generate reports and present planning metrics to management.
Requirements:
* 4+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
* Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements in pharma manufacturing.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and planning software tools.