📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
We are hiring for a Production Planner for one of our Leading Pharma Client to be based in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. Below is the broad JD for the role.
Production Planning and SchedulingEnsure delivery of daily production requirements to meet customer commitments.Create production schedule and align priorities with the right commercial requirements.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 ManagementIdentify 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.
Education and ExperienceMinimum bachelor’s 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.Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation and work environment.
Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsThis role works in cGMP laboratory or manufacturing environment, where personal protective equipment (PPEs) is required.Standing and lifting as needed.Must be able to travel between Company units.
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