Description

As a Manufacturing Planner, you will manage daily production schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure smooth operations. This role involves making real-time adjustments, collaborating across functions, and driving continuous improvement to optimize production efficiency.

Requirements

• •Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• •Bachelor, Master, PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Food Science
• •Proficiency in English; German is a plus
• •Minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical operations within a GMP environment
• •Strong experience in biotech processes, sterile processes, and production equipment handling
• •Ability to thrive in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams
• •Availability for remote on-call duties

Tasks

• •Prepare and issue daily and weekly production schedules
• •Ensure equipment, materials, and documentation are ready before batch start
• •Track progress of ongoing batches and update plans in real time
• •Communicate daily priorities and updates to the Production Manager, Supervisors, and Operators
• •Adjust schedules in response to deviations, equipment issues, or material delays
• •Support setup and coordination of manufacturing campaigns
• •Define batch sequence, cleaning intervals, and equipment allocation
• •Ensure readiness of tools, parts, and utilities before campaign start
• •Maintain an overview of campaign progress and escalate delays to the Production Manager
• •Coordinate with Supply Chain and Warehouse for raw material availability
• •Work with Maintenance to plan interventions and prevent production interruptions
• •Facilitate communication between shifts for continuity of production
• •Maintain up-to-date information in planning and tracking tools
• •Record production plan changes and reasons for delays in compliance with GMP standards
• •Prepare short-term capacity and utilization reports as needed
• •Propose and implement improvements to scheduling processes
• •Participate in daily tier meetings to identify efficiency gains
• •Support Production in troubleshooting and reducing downtime

Benefits