Planificateur de production / Production Planner

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in overseeing production schedules and ensuring seamless coordination between various departments such as manufacturing, quality control, and supply chain. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in production scheduling, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industries. With a commitment to quality and compliance, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling or supply chain roles.
• Good knowledge of GMP and Health and Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet business objectives.
• Coordinate communication across departments to align production priorities.

Skills

Production Scheduling

Resource Optimization

Cross-Departmental Communication

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Certification in APICS (CPIM, CSCP)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ENGLISH version below

Production Planner

Join our dynamic team at Jubilant Radiopharma as Production Planner! We are seeking a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in our operations.

Why Jubilant Radiopharma?

At Jubilant Radiopharma, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients by delivering high-quality radiopharmaceuticals. As a leader in the industry, we offer exciting opportunities for professional growth and development, along with a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Role Overview:

The Production Planner will be responsible for overseeing production schedules, ensuring alignment between manufacturing, customer service, supply chain, maintenance, validation, technology transfer, R&D, customer service, and quality control in a fast-paced environment. The role will ensure that production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency and resource optimization to meet the company’s business objectives. This position plays a critical role in coordinating materials, labor, and equipment availability, ensuring timely product delivery in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain production schedules: Create, maintain, and adjust the master production schedule.
2. Coordinate cross-departmental communication: Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, customer service, maintenance, validation, technology transfer, and supply chain teams to ensure all departments are aligned with production priorities.
3. Resource optimization: Ensure optimal utilization of production capacity, labor, and materials, minimizing downtime, and addressing any scheduling conflicts.
4. Monitor production progress: Track and report on production status and schedule adherence. Identify potential bottlenecks or risks to timely production and address them proactively.
5. Resolve scheduling conflicts: Work closely with production supervisors/managers and supply chain to resolve conflicts related to production capacity, labor, and material availability.
6. Lead planning meetings: Organize and lead regular planning and scheduling meetings to communicate priorities, updates, and changes to the schedule.
7. Support continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the scheduling function, contributing to overall production efficiency and workflow optimization.
8. Compliance with quality and regulatory standards: Ensure all scheduling activities adhere to the relevant quality and regulatory guidelines in the biotech industry (e.g., GMP, ISO standards).
9. Any other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2. Certification in APICS (CPIM, CSCP) is preferred but not required.
3. 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or supply chain roles, preferably in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
4. Good knowledge of GMP in Pharma environment and of Health and Safety Regulations.
5. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
6. Familiarity with biotech/pharmaceutical industry practices, including cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulations, is highly preferred.
7. Bilingual: French and English.

Join Us:

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the healthcare industry, we invite you to apply for the Production Planner position at Jubilant Radiopharma. Join us in our mission to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care and improve lives. Apply now and be part of our success story!