Interim Production Planner (6 Month Contract) A well-established pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing organisation is seeking an Interim Production Planner to join its Supply Chain function on a 6-month contract basis. This role will play a critical part in maintaining continuity across production planning, with responsibility for ensuring efficient, accurate, and responsive scheduling across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. There is flexibility for this assignment to either: * Transition into a permanent position, or * Run for the full contract duration while supporting the hire of a long-term solution The Role Operating at the centre of production operations, you will: * Develop and manage production plans for the Packing function, with broader support across Manufacturing when required * Ensure timely and accurate processing of all work orders * Respond quickly to material shortages and supply constraints * Re-plan and adjust schedules to reflect changing priorities and operational demands * Review capacity and highlight future risks to delivery / customer service * Manage conflicting priorities and deadlines, enabling effective decision making * Handle high volumes of planning data and documentation with speed and accuracy * Provide regular updates within daily production meetings What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in production planning / scheduling within a manufacturing environment (pharma or FMCG preferred) * Highly numerate, detail-focused, and comfortable working at pace * Strong Excel and general IT capability (ERP exposure advantageous – Navision desirable) * Ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure * Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders across production and supply chain * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high workloads and tight timelines Planner, production, master, scheduler, demand, supply, schedule, materials, stock, inventory, customer, stakeholder