Production Planner

Grifols

. Create weekly production schedules within product, equipment, and labor capacity constraints .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production scheduling, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing environments. Proficient in SAP ERP and capable of supporting 24/7 operations while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.

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Production SchedulingSAP ERPInventory ManagementCGMP KnowledgeCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningMaterials SchedulingExcel ProficiencyDatabase ManagementLogistical CoordinationQuality MetricsChange ControlDocument RevisionsDeviations ManagementSerialization Information Generation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingDecision-MakingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SAPOSMMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Biological EnvironmentPharmaceutical EnvironmentManufacturing ProcessesManufacturing ConstraintsWIP Inventory Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create weekly production schedules within product, equipment, and labor capacity constraints
Align schedules with upstream and downstream department capacities
Coordinate equipment and manpower to meet throughput targets and release plans
Monitor production pace, communicate status, analyze delays, and propose solutions
Issue batch numbers, product codes, inspection lots, environmental monitoring lots, and serialization information
Control work-in-process inventory valued above $500 million
Combine intermediate materials from multiple sources and specifications
Monitor WIP inventory, prevent expiration write-offs, and maintain appropriate inventory levels
Select WIP to maximize throughput and identify and destroy excess inventory
Monitor upstream and downstream areas and adjust schedules proactively
Liaise between Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
Recommend equipment and personnel utilization changes to meet supply requirements
Publish weekly and monthly site performance reports
Use SAP for production planning, inspection lot assignment, inventory management, and schedule generation
Use OSM to generate serialization information
Support 24/7 manufacturing operations and assign inspection plans based on market destinations and non-routine activities
Generate production planning training materials and provide training
Participate in cross-functional teams or lead medium-complexity projects
Interact with Manufacturing Managers, Senior Supervisors, QA Product Line Managers, Supply Planners, Procurement staff, and the Director of Global Contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in a relevant field for all listed levels
Jr. Production Planner: 1 year of applicable work experience in materials and/or manufacturing scheduling; proficiency in Excel and/or database management systems
Production Planner: 3 years of related experience, including at least three years in materials and/or manufacturing scheduling or equivalent manufacturing experience
Sr. Production Planner: 4 years of related experience, including at least four years in materials and/or manufacturing scheduling or equivalent manufacturing experience
Production Planning Specialist: 5 years of related experience, including at least five years in materials and/or manufacturing scheduling or equivalent manufacturing experience
Biological or pharmaceutical environment experience preferred/desirable
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing constraints, and cGMPs
Knowledge of SAP ERP and Microsoft Office; strong SAP Production Planning and Inventory Management knowledge for senior levels
Strong communication, organization, logistical, multitasking, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and shift plans and priorities daily
Demonstrated ability to schedule at least two key production areas
Ability to independently complete assignments in at least two specified areas: Deviations, Document Revisions, Quality Metrics, Change Control with Master Data Requests, Limbo, or Reagent
Ability to support 24/7 manufacturing operations
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Ability to travel to site locations and occasionally within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular Full-Time employment
Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law
Occasional travel within the United States