Job Description

BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.

BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Production Planner will be responsible for coordinating production activities and material usage planning for manufacturing site(s) at BIOVECTRA. This role will support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Master Capacity Schedule (MCS) by ensuring timely material availability, creating and maintaining bills of materials, and managing requisitions from order placement to release.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the site Master Production Schedule.
• Convert demand forecasts into executable manufacturing plans.
• Align production schedules with capacity constraints, material availability, equipment readiness and workforce availability.
• Lead schedule reviews and planning meetings.
• Monitor schedule adherence and recovery plans.
• Identify and communicate production risks.
• Support inventory optimization while maintaining customer service levels.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain., Procurement, Technical Operations, Quality, and Project Management.
• Prepare planning metrics and management reports.

Technical Competencies

• Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning and Forecasting
• S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
• Production Order Management
• Bottleneck Analysis
• Supply Risk Assessment
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, analytics)
• ERP reporting and data analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

GMP / Regulatory Knowledge

• Understanding of GMP manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of batch scheduling and campaign planning.
• Familiarity with change control, deviations, and quality impacts on schedule execution.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, supply chain, or related field preferred.

• Other technical diploma supplemented with technical training or equivalent work experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 2+ years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing (biopharma, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar) preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SYSPRO, JDE, Dynamics).
• Experience balancing capacity, materials, labor, and customer demand.

Preferred Certifications:

• APICS/ASCM CPIM
• CSCP
• PMP (beneficial)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (optional)

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $20.37 - $35.65/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing