Production Planning Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Runcorn
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Pharmaceutical
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SKILLS

Production Planning Supply Chain Management Lean Supply Chain SAP R3 FDA regulations Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Production Planning Manager

Employer: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Runcorn

Salary: £25.55 per hour

Closing date: 14 May 2026

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Production Planning Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 3 months initially, but with the possibility of extension. This role is site based in Runcorn.

Salary: £25.55 per hour PAYE.

Production Planning Manager Role:

  • Manage and coordinate the supply of finished products.
  • Schedule supply chain activities.
  • Be the main point of contact between Global Supply Chain and the Runcorn site.
  • Identify and mitigate risk in the supply chain.
  • Optimise packaging strategy and planning.

Your Background:

  • Previous experience in a production planning role, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Knowledge of Lean supply chain principles.
  • Understanding of requirements to make regulatory change in an FDA regulated environment.
  • Hands on experience of SAP R3 would be an advantage.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Company: Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals, improving the lives of patients across the world.

Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Production Planning Managerrole please contact the Key Accounts Team on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]. Please quote reference 183 041.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

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