Planner​/Scheduler II

Planner/Scheduler II Position Summary

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• 100% on-site (San Diego)

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Our purpose-built San Diego location provides comprehensive clinical supply services including clinical supply management, primary and secondary packaging, complex labeling services, clinical storage, distribution, and clinical returns and destruction, and will also include stability chambers. Located less than a mile from Catalent’s West Coast early-phase oral drug product development center of excellence, customers choosing this convenient Catalent location can now enjoy a fully integrated development, clinical supply manufacturing and distribution solution.

The Planner/Scheduler II is responsible for generating and maintaining the finite schedule for GMP manufacturing operations at Catalent San Diego. This role focuses on building a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and interdepartmental dependencies to optimize resource utilization and proactively address scheduling challenges and delays. The individual must adapt quickly and handle changes effectively in a highly dynamic business environment.

• Independently or with minimal supervision, create and update detailed schedules using scheduling software (Orchestrate), ensuring accurate linkage of routings and the inclusion of all relevant activities and resource requirements—such as production suites, equipment, and personnel.

• Monitor daily production updates from Manufacturing and Operations, making timely schedule adjustments to maximize efficiency and proactively identifying and resolving potential conflicts.

• Utilize knowledge of process flows and manufacturing resources to evaluate the impact of schedule delays, identify constraints, and collaborate cross-functionally to recommend and implement actions that mitigate risk and minimize timeline impacts. Escalate critical or complex scheduling challenges as needed.

• Serve as a point of contact for scheduling software, adjusting planning parameters, creating or modifying resources, training new users, and generating custom views.

• Assist in drafting or revising departmental work instructions.

• Attend or facilitate interdepartmental planning meetings as required.

• Maintain historical production data and generate operations-related metrics and ad hoc reports, as needed.

• Coordinate with the broader support teams to schedule routine and ad-hoc activities.

• Collaborate with the broader Operations teams to optimize resource assignments (suites, personnel, and/or equipment).

• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, as needed.

• All other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment required; experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications required

• Two years of experience with scheduling software (e.g., Orchestrate) or ERP/MRP systems preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong critical thinking and attention to detail.

• Collaborative, team-oriented problem solver able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Individual needs to be accessible to lab and office staff and able to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently

The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $75,000 - $82,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

• Awesome employee activities:
  Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site…