Production Planner - Growth-Minded Organization

Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Prepare and Execute Production Planning and Scheduling to
• Ensure delivery of daily production requirements to meet customer commitments.
• Create production schedule, aligning priorities with the right commercial requirements.
• Expedite workflow across departments in conjunction with daily/weekly/monthly production schedules.
• Daily maintenance and management of the scheduling system daily to support the operations.
• Ensure achievement of manufacturing commitments commitment versus delivery.
• Maintain the production schedule and other business reports as required. •
• Analyze and prepare documents needed for production planning and execution.
• Plan for raw material availability in conjunction with procurement team and timely quality control (QC) releases.
• Follow-up, as required, with all teams to expedite the execution and documentation to meet production schedule and customer expectations.
• Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory.
• Interact with shop floor management daily, to resolve issues regarding manufacturing plan execution.
• Capacity Management
• Identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with the Production team as well as coordinate internally and externally on the resolution of the issues.
• Provide support planning and execution of new launches.
• Develop and maintain capacity calculation of the plant based on product mix.
• Support review of new business opportunities.

• 3+ years' production planning experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation and work environment.
• BS degree in business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related field of study from an accredited college/university.
• Master's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related field of study from an accredited college/university is preferred.
• Proficient user of personal computer hardware and software applications such as Microsoft Office tools, SAP, and other business applications.

• Must be able to influence decision-making and facilitate completion of work toward the achievement of the business plan and goals.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the English language to include usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative while seeking additional training or direction as needed.
• Must have strong organization and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices preferred.

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