• Globally operating biotech company
• 12 months contract with extension option

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies that improve patients' lives. To support ongoing manufacturing operations and site expansion activities, they are looking for a Production Planner (a) to join their team in Switzerland, in September.
One year contract with potential extension.

Job Description

As Production Planner (a), you will be responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing schedules to support clinical and commercial production activities within a GMP-regulated environment. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Management, Engineering, Validation, and Site Leadership to ensure production plans are executed efficiently while proactively managing constraints and risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain daily manufacturing production schedules for clinical and commercial programs.
• Support medium- and long-term production planning activities to meet manufacturing demand.
• Manage and coordinate product changeover schedules and timelines.
• Monitor production progress and work closely with manufacturing teams to track completion status and update schedules as needed.
• Ensure accurate planning of resources, capacity, and operational requirements.
• Proactively identify scheduling constraints, risks, and bottlenecks, and propose alternative solutions.
• Support facility readiness activities, including commissioning, qualification/validation (CQV), shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Plan and track maintenance activities (routine and non-routine) to minimize impact on production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Plant Management.
• Drive issue resolution to support project and production success.
• Communicate planning, scheduling, and operational updates to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Report project and scheduling status to management and relevant teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning systems and processes and recommend solutions.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related business/science/technical field
• 3-5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated industry
• Experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of biologics/protein manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and escalate issues
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Infor or Oracle
• Strong Excel Skills (e.g. Macros)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a world-leading biotechnology company.
• Exposure to cutting-edge clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Dynamic, cross-functional and international working environment.
• 12-month contract with immediate start.

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7077073

Job Function

Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain

Specialisation

Production Planning

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Where

Solothurn

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-082026-7077073