Job Title: Production Planning Administrator

A leading pharmaceutical contract packaging supplier to the healthcare industry in Europe is seeking a Planning Assistant for their manufacturing facility in Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop material plans in alignment with on-site production requirements.
• Manage supplier orders and schedule inbound materials to maintain optimal stock levels for operations.
• Optimize materials, equipment, and manpower to achieve efficiencies and deliver excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with quality, warehouse, technical, and production teams to minimize downtime and streamline processes.
• Generate conformance reports to support planning and monitor KPIs.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and contribute to improvement projects in production.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a planning environment or similar role.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multifunctional team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in SAGE 1000 and a strong understanding of cGMP and associated control requirements.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Position Details:

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
• Competitive salary of £23,000 (pro rata) with potential adjustments in line with NMW changes in April.
• 10-month contract (maternity cover) with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Start Date:

• Immediate need; training to begin before the start of maternity leave in mid-January.

To apply, please follow the instructions provided.