Associate - Production Planner

Celltrion Branchburg; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Disability Benefits

Hybrid Work

Job summary

Celltrion Branchburg, LLC is seeking a Production Scheduler and Manufacturing Documentation Specialist to manage process orders, batch records and MES/ERP data. You will ensure timely batch record availability, provide training, and serve as SME for Veeva systems while supporting manufacturing teams.

Role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional coordination with operations, planning and finance, and adherence to safety policies. Hybrid work may be available; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in FDA/ISO manufacturing environment.
• Functional expertise with SAP, Veeva, TrackWise and MS Office.
• Strong analytical skills and extreme accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.
• Team player with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage batch records and process orders to align with the production schedule.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, warehouse, operations planning and finance to resolve bottlenecks.
• Monitor material usage and confirm material availability in SAP.
• Record raw materials and quantities in the ERP system.
• Ensure process orders and inventory movements are closed out month-end.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and bottlenecks.
• Update procedures to formalize best practices and reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma; Bachelor's preferred

Tools

SAP

Veeva

TrackWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Celltrion is a leading biopharmaceutical company that specializes in research, development and manufacturing of innovative therapeutics. We are committed to delivering innovative and affordable medications to promote patients’ access to advanced therapies. We have been at the forefront of biotherapeutic development uncovering new ways of targeting the drivers of disease by creating next-generation biologics and small molecule products.

Celltrion Branchburg, LLC is a subsidiary of Celltrion USA, established in 2025 following Celltrion USA’s acquisition of Eli Lilly’s drug substance (DS) manufacturing facility located in Branchburg. By linking robust local manufacturing capabilities with an existing direct sales network, we aim to generate greater synergies across our operations. Looking ahead, we also anticipate expanding into the global contract manufacturing organization (CMO) sector.

Position Brand Description:

This production scheduler and manufacturing document support role is responsible for managing process orders/batch records on daily basis and provide front line support to ensure timely batch records availability and submission. This role is responsible to facilitate and administer documentation for manufacturing personnel on an as needed basis, provide OJT/ILT training, running documentation forums at the site, and to function as SME of Veeva system.

Manage for Results /Strategic Planning:

• Request the relevant batch records to document control for manufacturing execution
• Effectively manage and maintain process orders creation, conversions and releases by adhering to production schedule and cross functional teamwork across different teams
• Establish effective communication and collaborate with manufacturing, warehouse, operations planning and finance to resolve any bottlenecks
• Monitor, account and report on any non-routine material usages in SAP
• Check material availability to confirm all required materials (Raw materials, BOMs and non-BOMs are released and available for manufacturing execution
• Perform the recording of raw materials, components, excipients, and respective quantities used during the manufacturing process in the ERP system
• Ensures all process orders and inventory movements are accurately accounted for and closed out in ERP and MES system prior to month end
• Identify and resolve exceptions, such as material shortage, with purchasing/manufacturing and/or scheduling conflicts
• Update relevant procedures in the approved document system to formalize best practices by streamline steps and reduce/eliminate waste
• Track performance to schedule, which allows for manufacturing output to align with customer demand
• Strict adherence to all company safety policies including the use of PPE where required

Basic Requirements:

• 1-4 years’ experience in FDA/ISO industry, working in commercial, clinical manufacturing environment.
• Functional expertise within some and/or all following areas: SAP, Veeva, Track Wise, Microsoft Office.
• Good analytical skills to deal with unexpected issues.
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail is necessary.
• Ability to work independently and be able to prioritize work on multiple concurrent project initiatives is necessary.
• Must be a team player, self-motivated and collaborate ideas and solutions effectively with management and colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this position.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma required, and bachelor’s degree preferred.

This role is exempt and the anticipated compensation for this role is $64,500 - $107,500.

This is a banded role, and candidates will be placed within the range based on experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Celltrion Branchburg, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off (holidays, vacation, and additional leave), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a company-matched retirement savings plan, wellness programs, and short- and long-term disability benefits. This role requires up to 10% travel, on-call availability, and may involve shift work. Hybrid work flexibility may be available based on business needs; relocation assistance is not provided.

Celltrion Branchburg, LLC is proud to be Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.