Production Planner - Packing and SFG

• Internal and Global collaboration

• Develop strong constructive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate information flow and role fulfilment.
• Report stock outs and low stocks and pre-empt supply based on production plan needs.

• Demand/Supply Management

• Agree BOM effectivity dates to ensure new artworks are implemented as per Regulatory requirements and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate Packing/production activities to allow on time supply
• Diligent allocation of bulk product to Finished Goods process orders in accordance with the SAP core design and local ways of working
• Diligent allocation of raw materials to bulk product process orders in accordance with the SAP core design and local ways of working
• Generate effective and efficient production plans that can be executed in manufacturing from SFG and packing
• Set up and run weekly and monthly production meetings with relevant stakeholders to review and agree the product schedule
• Daily check of bulk manufacture and release to monitor adherence or impact to the
• product packing schedule and supply to customers
• Work closely with the MRP function to maintain inventory policies and inform them of demand changes that will require packaging safety stock level revisions

• Problem solving and KPIs reporting

• Raise and assist with any SAP issues directly affecting the order fulfilment process to ensure continuity of supply.
• Raise and assist with any Kinaxis Rapid response issues directly affecting the order fulfilment process to ensure continuity of supply
• Collate and report production KPIs

• Works within GMP / EHS requirements

• Perform assigned tasks whilst, at all times, adhering to current GMP requirements (e.g. Annex 1 of EU GMP) for sterile medicinal products.
• Report any compliance concerns to your line manager or the Quality Assurance Compliance team.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and raise any Health and Safety concerns to your line manager or the EHS team.
• Ensure all training is kept up to date and documented by adhering to training plan requirements, ensuring that you do not perform any tasks you are not trained to complete.

• Ideal: Educated to A Level or equivalent with a Business / Customer Service / Supply Chain qualification

• Minimum: Educated to BTEC Certificate/Diploma in Customer Service/ Business Admin or similar

• Proven experience in a production planning role with an emphasis on satisfying customer expectations

• IT proficient – Excel, Word, & ERP systems essential.

• We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges
• Major £multi-million investment in a New Drug Product Facility to increase the scale and capability of our Wrexham site, ultimately enhancing the products we develop for our customers
• A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees
• Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
• A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability – our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
• Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
• Awarded ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ status in the Large Organisations category, as well as ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ in 2023.
• The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better

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