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