Production Planner

Production Planner

Geleen, Netherlands

As a Production Planner, you play an important role in supporting daily GMP manufacturing operations. You ensure production activities are planned efficiently, operators are assigned correctly, and manufacturing activities can run smoothly and on time. In this role, you work closely with Manufacturing, Scheduling, Quality, Supply Chain and Technical teams in a dynamic production environment.

What you will get

• A central role within GMP manufacturing operations
• Close collaboration with multiple departments and stakeholders across the site
• The opportunity to contribute to the production of life-changing therapies
• A dynamic environment with a strong team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to further develop your planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills
  

What you will do

• Create and maintain production schedules based on manufacturing demand and available capacity
• Assign production operators to manufacturing activities based on training and qualification status
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure materials, equipment, documentation and staffing are ready for planned activities
• Support the planning of production, maintenance, cleaning and shutdown activities
• Identify and help solve planning issues or bottlenecks that may impact production timelines
• Work closely with Site Scheduling, Manufacturing Team Leads and support departments to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and operational efficiency
  

What we are looking for

• MBO or Bachelor level education, preferably in Supply Chain, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related field
• Experience in production planning, manufacturing or supply chain operations is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different teams and stakeholders
• Experience in a GMP or manufacturing environment is considered an advantage
• Accurate working style with a proactive and hands-on mindset
  

About Lonza

At Lonza , our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza , we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.