Job Description
Senior Production Planner
Location: Southport, UK
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Director
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
This position is within a leading UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturing business committed to delivering high-quality healthcare products to UK and global markets. With a strong reputation built on compliance, innovation, and customer focus, the Southport manufacturing facility plays a vital role in supplying critical medicines and health products under MHRA-regulated conditions.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Production Planner to lead the development and execution of a robust production schedule for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Southport. This pivotal role ensures alignment between customer demand, factory capability, inventory levels, and raw material availability. As the Senior Production Planner, you will act as the central point of coordination across purchasing, warehouse, production, packaging, and sales teams (both UK and export). You will be a key member of the senior site leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction of operations and regularly engaging with the Managing Director and key customers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Scheduling - Develop and manage the master product...