Manufacturing Production Planner

This position serves as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product and Process Development, Facilities, Quality Control, and Business Development to ensure efficient execution of production operations while maintaining compliance with applicable GMP regulations and internal quality standards.

The Manufacturing Production Planner works closely with department directors to:

• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Participate in conflict resolution with stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term production schedules for GMP and non-GMP manufacturing activities.
• Establish manufacturing priorities based on business objectives, client commitments, material availability and resource constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and communicate schedule changes, delays, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Facilitate weekly and daily scheduling meetings and communicate updates to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing capacity models, identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to improve throughput, utilization, and monthly production planning processes.
• Evaluate facility, equipment, labor, and material constraints impacting production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP, MES, MRP, or scheduling systems.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and scheduling principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of production scheduling, planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain experience, preferably in a GMP environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CDMO, clinical manufacturing, or early-phase development experience highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance