Production Planner

Join our team at TechFirm Industrial Services as: PRODUCTION PLANNER (w/m/d) in the GMP environment here in Switzerland! Core Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the operations planning (shop floor scheduling) for large scale mammalian Manufacturing Complex (bioreactor facility)
• Development of an integrated plan to coordinate all operational activities (short term day to day on shop floor, and input to the master production schedule related to capacity)
• Develops and owns the Summary Production Schedule (SPS) which is driven by Supply Chain demand Planning and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Development of detailed plans for production planning, maintenance planning, resource planning and availability of plant and equipment
• Proactive development of strategies to anticipate or counteract possible future supply bottlenecks
• Active development of measures to improve planning accuracy (process and system optimizations)
• Development, maintenance and training/compliance on the scheduling tool/system and its use in executing operations in the facility.
• Develop the planning strategy for Manufacturing Complex Operations Qualifications and Experience:
• Master's degree in supply chain or biotechnology or corresponding training qualification
• 5-10 years' professional experience in production environment (GMP), experience on the shop floor in a biologics operation a distinct advantage.
• English business fluent and German an advantage
• Expert knowledge of SAP ERP/MRP and MES systems such as Syncade
• Proficiency in creation of an integrated schedule in planning software such as Orchestrate, Schedule Pro or Aspen planning a distinct advantage.
• Proficient knowledge of Office programs, especially MS Project
• Experience on scheduling/capacity optimization programs is also desirable.
• Several years of experience in supply planning in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology an advantage Interested to have a first chat and get on board at Techfirm? Then don't hesitate to submit your application together with your CV indicating your previous experience related to this position.