Production Planning Supervisor

Production Planning Supervisor

 Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.  

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.  

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. 

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
  
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
  
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
  
• Optional Vision Coverage
  
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
  
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Supply Chain Manager, the Production Planning Supervisor is responsible for aligning internal and external customer demand with available production capacity to ensure accurate and executable production plans for Dry Dispersions, Wet Dispersions, Lake, and PVAP products manufactured at the West Point site. The Production Planning Supervisor will manage these product lines to support business requirements, proactively identify and resolve supply chain risks and issues and ensure consistent product availability. This role contributes to the S&OP process through data analysis, forecast and sales review, and trend identification.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee planning activities for Dry Dispersions, Wet Dispersions, Lake, and PVAP production ensuring production plans align with demand.
• Direct and lead the production planning team.
• Ensure proper coordination with international Colorcon locations for intercompany stock requirements.
• Analyze internal and external customer demand compared to production plan and finished goods inventory.
• Identify and help resolve issues related to raw material shortages or changes, production capacity constraints, product launches, increased or unexpected demand, internal communication, and project or process changes.
• Review sales history, forecasts, and relevant data to support the monthly S&OP process.
• Communicate requests with Commercial Team and/or Intercompany Planner to update internal forecast systems as needed.
• Calculate and report On-Time-Shipment (OTS) metrics and maintain the OTS commentary within Oracle.
• Calculate and report schedule adherence goal and metrics.
• Prepare finished goods inventory numbers to support financial reviews.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly business review of product lines.
• Maintain close communication with Procurement and Customer Care to support raw material availability, forecast accuracy, and order validation.
• Proactively contribute to process improvement projects and cost saving initiatives.
• Support Supply Chain Manager and peers with strategic planning initiatives and provide analytical support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; or equivalent production planning experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 2 years of production planning or scheduling experience preferably within a regulated or batch manufacturing operation.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading, supervising, mentoring, or training others with demonstrated ability to prioritize work, provide direction, and escalate risks appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Oracle or SAP ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred with demonstrated application of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, balance demand and capacity, and develop executable production plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

Working Location

• Position reports to the West Point campus and is primarily an on-site position with the ability to work remote 1 day a week.
• Working remotely from a home office will be facilitated when applicable and is at the manager’s discretion.
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Location: 
415 Moyer Blvd
West Point , Pennsylvania, 19486
United States

Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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Salary : $8,000