Manufacturing Production Planner

Serán BioScience; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions after 90 days

Health plans options

Life Insurance & Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program + pet保险

Job summary

Serán BioScience is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner to develop and optimize the production schedule for GMP and non-GMP activities, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet clinical and development timelines. You will maintain detailed schedules, assess capacity, and manage risks, ensuring material availability, equipment readiness, and adherence to GMP and quality standards.

This role requires strong communication, ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production scheduling or planning in manufacturing.
• GMP environment experience is highly desirable.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short- and long-term production schedules for GMP and non-GMP activities.
• Establish priorities based on objectives, commitments, materials, and resources.
• Monitor adherence and communicate changes, risks, and recovery plans.
• Lead scheduling meetings and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Assess capacity, bottlenecks, and propose throughput improvements.
• Evaluate constraints in facility, equipment, labor, and materials.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MES/MRP or scheduling systems.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling expertise

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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

Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

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.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701