Senior Production Planner

Description:

Barden are excited to be partnering with a leading biopharmaceutical company to identify a Senior Production Planner to join their Supply Chain and Procurement team here in Cork. The role, which is initially being offered on a contract basis, is an all-encompassing one whereby you will play a lead role in the planning, scheduling and coordination of manufacturing activities across all Packaging operations ensuring capacity and materials are available to support production operations.

The successful candidate will also have a unique opportunity to work on new product introductions. You will play a lead role in the development and implementation of systems and processes and detailed production plans as well as product launch activities.

In this role you will build cross functional relationships both locally and globally.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Lead the development and implementation of systems and processes into detailed production plans as well as product launch activities.
• Lead role in the development of planning scenario's & presenting to cross functional management teams to aid decision making.
• Foster strong business partnering relationships both on site in Cork and on a Global scale.
• Lead process improvements, best practice sharing & knowledge transfer for business processes and Inventory Management.
• Co-ordinate and support the ongoing maintenance of production planning activities to ensure that customer requirements are met.
• Facilitate & participate in daily cross-functional meetings to finalize activity plans.
• SME in ERP system and advanced planning and scheduling tools.
• Support the trouble shooting of more complex issues.
• Planning Representative for the introduction of new products to site and proactively engage with Tech Transfer teams to define requirements.
• Build strong, effective cross functional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain and publish KPI's for manufacturing performance.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain or Finance
• At least 4-5 years experience in production scheduling and planning processes
• Proven track record of Project Management would be beneficial
• ERP system experience
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.