Sr Production Planner

West Pharmaceutical Services; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc is seeking a Sr Production Planner in Jersey Shore, PA. You will own master scheduling, align production with demand, manage raw material plans, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure on-time deliveries.

This onsite role requires strong knowledge of MRP, SAP, and data analysis to optimize the supply chain. The position emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a global manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or relevant field.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP software and master data (BOMs, routings, MOQ, lead time).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mid-to-long term production schedules.
• Manage raw material plans to support production needs.
• Plan new orders in line with capacity and material availability.
• Collaborate with departments to meet shipments and customer requirements.
• Monitor lead times and KPI performance to improve on-time delivery.

Skills

MRP software

MRP master data

Analytical skills

Time management

Data reporting

Lean / CI

Excel proficient

Word proficient

PowerPoint proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Title: Sr Production Planner

Requisition ID: 76205

Location: Jersey Shore, PA, US, 17740

Department: Supply Chain

Description:

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays.

No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all activities related to supply chain (i.e., all departments and processes involved in the manufacturing of goods such as planning, production, procurement, and inventory management) are completed timely and in a manner that upholds West's standards for Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence. Creates the master schedule to meet customer orders and sales forecasts in alignment with the network supply plan and manages the execution of the mid-to-long-term production schedule and raw material plan to ensure on time deliveries. Monitors lead time, capacity constraints, and on time delivery KPI's and adjusts to improve performance. Collaborate with other departments to regulate inventory levels throughout the production and supply chain processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Master Planning - maintain mid to long term production schedules.
• Manage raw material plans to facilitate operational requirements.
• Plan new orders in alignment with capacity strategy.
• Support customer escalations and exception planning.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to successfully execute production plans and meet shipments.
• Manage customer standard lead time communication to align with current capabilities.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects requiring input from Supply Chain.
• Identify and execute Supply Chain process improvements to drive better results, time management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Deploy cost savings initiatives throughout the supply chain.
• Analyze material shortages/overages regularly and determine optimal inventory levels.
• Analyze materials that are of high value, critical to the process, have a short shelf life, and action to reduce inventory / obsolescence risk.
• Assist Planning Manager in the deployment of high-level strategies into the production environment.
• Monitors production performance vs. plant objectives providing timely feedback to appropriate personnel.
• Mentor and support Value Stream Operation Schedulers in short term schedule execution.
• Monitor overall customer service performance metrics and adjust planning strategies as required.
• Manage site relationships with external vendors for order management and volume requirements.
• Collaborate with other West facilities for intercompany Supply Chain requirements.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders on schedule changes resulting in optimization or re-schedule actions.
• Serve as backup to Planning Manager for site Supply Chain performance reporting – SIOE / PSOM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or relevant field

Work Experience

• Advanced knowledge of MRP software.
• Advanced understanding of MRP master data (i.e., BOMs, routings, MOQ, lead time).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability.
• Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data.
• Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to process raw data and present as supportive information.
• Comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Comply with the SOPs, as per Company policy, as relevant to the position covered by this Job Description.

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Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of MRP software.
• Advanced understanding of MRP master data (i.e., BOMs, routings, MOQ, lead time).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability.
• Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data.
• Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to process raw data and present as supportive information.
• Comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Comply with the SOPs, as per Company policy, as relevant to the position covered by this Job Description.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with shifting priorities.

What We Offer

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities. Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively. Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration. Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.