The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing effective production schedules to meet demand forecasts, optimize resource utilization, ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, and minimize downtime in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders.
Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to align production plans.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to avoid delays and ensure timely product delivery.
Ensure planning aligns with cGMP, regulatory requirements (e.g., USFDA, EMA, WHO),
and internal quality standards.
Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve production flow and reduce lead times.
Prepare production reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior management.
Manage material requirement planning (MRP) to ensure raw material availability.
Participate in capacity planning and long-term production strategy development.
Ensure documentation and planning systems (e.g., SAP, ERP) are up to date and accurate.