BioTalent are partnered with a leading life sciences organization seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Production Planning Leader to oversee and optimize production scheduling in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role leads a professional team of planners, driving strategic execution and ensuring global supply continuity. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance production processes, solve root-cause issues, and implement lean strategies for efficiency and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a zero-incident safety culture through proactive risk management and employee awareness programs.
• Lead the Production Planning and Scheduling team, driving process improvements to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Develop and enforce best practices for executing Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) using SAP APO.
• Contribute to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, ensuring accurate forecasting and capacity management.
• Optimize raw material flow, collaborating with procurement to mitigate disruptions and maintain inventory efficiency.
• Create and oversee a rough-cut capacity model balancing cost, plant utilization, and production sequencing.
• Manage supply planning with contract manufacturers, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and production needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field (MBA a plus).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in production planning and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing direct reports in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP APO and Microsoft applications.
• APICS CPIM certification or Lean Manufacturing expertise preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and familiarity with cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 preferred.

This opportunity is ideal for an agile and transformational leader passionate about operational excellence in production planning.

Please reach out to greg.hammond@biotalent.com for more information.