Interim Production Planner

Description:

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