Manufacturing Production Planner

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Serán is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner to develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules for GMP manufacturing activities. The role coordinates cross-functional work so manufacturing campaigns, material availability, equipment readiness, quality requirements, and client deliverables align with clinical and development timelines. The planner serves as a liaison between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product and Process Development, Facilities, Quality Control, and Business Development to support efficient production operations while maintaining applicable GMP regulations and internal quality standards.

Working closely with department directors, the planner determines the manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to meet production demand; addresses issues to minimize disruption; assists with production risk assessment and mitigation; and participates in stakeholder conflict resolution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of production scheduling, planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and scheduling principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and 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.
• Consistent and predictable in-person attendance.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Production scheduling, planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain experience in a GMP environment.
• CDMO, clinical manufacturing, or early-phase development experience.

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 recommend improvements to throughput, utilization, and monthly production planning processes.
• Evaluate facility, equipment, labor, and material constraints affecting production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP, MES, MRP, or scheduling systems.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Address issues with the aim of minimizing disruption.
• Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Participate in conflict resolution with stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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 offer coverage options for individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions.
• Basic life and long-term disability coverage, with the option to increase or add coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting employee wellbeing.
• Access to pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED