Serán is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the production schedule for GMP manufacturing activities. This role coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure manufacturing campaigns, material availability, equipment readiness, quality requirements, and client deliverables are aligned to support clinical and development timelines.
This position serves as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product and Process Development, Facilities, Quality Control, and Business Development to ensure efficient execution of production operations while maintaining compliance with applicable GMP regulations and internal quality standards.
The Manufacturing Production Planner works closely with department directors to:
- Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
- Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
- Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
- Participate in conflict resolution with stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term production schedules for GMP and non-GMP manufacturing activities.
Establish manufacturing priorities based on business objectives, client commitments, material availability and resource constraints.
Monitor schedule adherence and communicate schedule changes, delays, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
Facilitate weekly and daily scheduling meetings and communicate updates to cross-functional teams.
Develop and maintain manufacturing capacity models, identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to improve throughput, utilization, and monthly production planning processes.
Evaluate facility, equipment, labor, and material constraints impacting production schedules.
Maintain accurate planning data within ERP, MES, MRP, or scheduling systems.
Required Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and scheduling principles.
Ability to manage multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of production scheduling, planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain experience, preferably in a GMP environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CDMO, clinical manufacturing, or early-phase development experience highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly
Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
