Production Planner

Job description

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,

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English