What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Production Planner position at Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting?
Our client, a dynamic CDMO in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Sr. Production Planner to optimize production plans and ensure alignment with company goals and client demands. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, manage resources, and support manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of production planning experience who is ready to make a tangible impact within a growing organization.
Apply here or reach out to Jessica Goodman for more information!
Position Overview:
- Develop and optimize production plans to align with company goals, client demand, and capacity constraints.
- Maintain master schedules in ERP and scheduling software to meet shipping dates and production targets.
- Collaborate with teams across Commercial Services, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, and Manufacturing to ensure production alignment.
- Monitor and adjust resource allocation for optimal efficiency, including labor, equipment, and materials.
- Perform capacity planning analysis and provide models to senior management on production risks and opportunities.
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding production schedules and project statuses.
- Lead projects to enhance production capabilities and reduce lead times.
- Identify process improvement opportunities in production planning and workflow efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of experience in production planning, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain dynamics
- Proficiency in planning software, ERP systems, data analysis tools, and Excel.
- Experience with capacity and resource planning, and familiarity with MRP systems.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
