Interim Production Planner

Interim Production Planner (6 Month Contract)

A well-established pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing organisation is seeking an Interim Production Planner to join its Supply Chain function on a 6-month contract basis.

This role will play a critical part in maintaining continuity across production planning, with responsibility for ensuring efficient, accurate, and responsive scheduling across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

There is flexibility for this assignment to either:

• Transition into a permanent position, or
• Run for the full contract duration while supporting the hire of a long-term solution

The Role

Operating at the centre of production operations, you will:

• Develop and manage production plans for the Packing function, with broader support across Manufacturing when required
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all work orders
• Respond quickly to material shortages and supply constraints
• Re-plan and adjust schedules to reflect changing priorities and operational demands
• Review capacity and highlight future risks to delivery / customer service
• Manage conflicting priorities and deadlines, enabling effective decision making
• Handle high volumes of planning data and documentation with speed and accuracy
• Provide regular updates within daily production meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in production planning / scheduling within a manufacturing environment (pharma or FMCG preferred)
• Highly numerate, detail-focused, and comfortable working at pace
• Strong Excel and general IT capability (ERP exposure advantageous – Navision desirable)
• Ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders across production and supply chain
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high workloads and tight timelines

Planner, production, master, scheduler, demand, supply, schedule, materials, stock, inventory, customer, stakeholder,