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Production Planner-Houston, TX
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our client's growing Supply Chain team in a GMP-regulated biomanufacturing environment.
As the Production Planner you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing production plans to ensure that production goals are met efficiently and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This role will manage production schedules, raw material availability, equipment and personnel coordination, and document control while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of the production plan.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with capacity, lead times, and material availability.
• Adjust production plans proactively in response to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or resource constraints.
• Coordinate the optimal allocation of resources—labor, equipment, materials, and documentation—to meet production targets.
• Maintain inventory levels to reduce excess stock and minimize carrying costs.
• Analyze production workflows and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with production managers, supervisors, and operations staff for smooth daily operations.
• Write and review SOPs and change control documentation relevant to production planning.
• Monitor and communicate production schedules; troubleshoot and resolve delays as needed.
• Ensure all documentation complies with quality systems and cGMP standards.
• Participate in facility safety initiatives and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
Requirements/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of production planning or related supply chain experience in biopharma, biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of production planning concepts; demand planning knowledge is a plus.
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365) preferred.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to follow and develop written procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and accountability.
• Project management skills are a plus.
Job Details:
• Direct Hire
• Monday-Friday, day shift
• Pay rate dependent upon level of education
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