Finite Production Scheduler
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
Our Swindon site specialises in Zydis fast-dissolve technology — setting the gold standard in patient convenience and adherence. Join us and be part of a passionate team transforming medicines for millions worldwide.
Are you a detail-oriented planner with a passion for driving efficiency and excellence in production scheduling? We have an opportunity for a Finite Production Planner to join our team atSwindon Zydis, where innovation meets precision in a 24/7 operational environment.
As aFinite Production Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating and executing short-term production schedules that meet both internal and external customer demands. You’ll work closely with Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.
This position Monday to Friday role.
The Role:
* Generate and manage a 1–2 week production schedule aligned with customer requirements.
* Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, driving schedule adherence and readiness to execute.
* To have knowledge of entire production processes, so to understand bottlenecks and constraints.
* Monitor and report on schedule performance, identifying root causes and influencing resolution.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to manage WIP, workflow, and resource planning.
* Support planning processes with data analysis, reporting, and administrative tasks.
* Ensure compliance with EH&S and GMP standards, including SOP management and training.
The Candidate:
* Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload considering and balancing constraints
* Ability to produce a detailed master production schedule considering all resource and materials available
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Experience in a planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of LEAN principles and constraint management.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
* Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
* Bonus & Benefits – Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
* Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
* Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
* Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.
* We have been made aware of potential inaccurate job advertisements on third-party websites. Please consider Catalent’s Career Site as the trusted and accurate source of information for any jobs available with Catalent.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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