HALIX
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The Production Planner at a CDMO biotech organization is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the production of biotech products in line with client demands, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities. The role involves collaboration across various teams including project management, quality assurance, supply chain, maintenance & validation, and quality control, ensuring that the production process runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule. The Production Planner will report to the Associate Production Director.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand and capacity constraints.
- Coordinate with project management to align production timelines and ensure timely delivery.
- Ensure alignment with manufacturing processes, including raw material availability and equipment capacity.
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure the availability of necessary raw materials, components, and consumables.
- Monitor inventory levels and work with the supply chain to ensure just-in-time delivery of materials.
- Ensure that production resources (labor, equipment, and facilities) are appropriately allocated to meet demand.
- Analyze production capacity and adjust schedules accordingly to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations, to ensure smooth production processes.
- Address production issues and bottlenecks promptly, proposing corrective actions and solutions.
- Identify areas for process improvement and collaborate with the team to implement changes that improve efficiency.
- Provide updates on production progress and potential delays to management, monitor and report on key performance metrics such as production efficiency, downtime, and yield.
- Prepare production reports for internal stakeholders and management, ensuring transparency and communication.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing or biotech environment, preferably in a CDMO setting.
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory compliance standards.
- Proficiency with planning tools and ERP is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and drive change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
Who are we looking for?
- Professional self-development
- Result-oriented
- Accountability
- Cooperation
- Analytical thinking
Our Offer
- You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
- A culture characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and close and transparent communication. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
- You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden.
- Be part of a company that is focused on excellence in GMP Manufacturing.
- A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
Your Application
We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, personality, and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, two interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.
Important Notice to Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies
HALIX does not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies and/or search firms (such as, for instance, the sending of resumes) for any job posted on this or a referring website. All recruitment agencies and search firms are required to contact HALIX Recruitment via recruitment@hal-allergy.com to enquire about a potential recruitment or search agreement with HALIX.
About HALIX
HALIX is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on viral vector and recombinant protein products. We support our customers with the development & commercialization of biologics enabling the treatment & prevention of life-threatening conditions such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza, and other infectious diseases. Our state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facilities and our experienced and dedicated team of people ensure manufacturing capabilities that meet the highest quality standards, a service-oriented way of working, and a flexible mindset. If you too would like to become part of an innovative and challenging contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), then this is a perfect opportunity!
HALIX is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HALIX is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5-minute bike ride away from our office.
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