Finished Packaging Production Planner

Location: Dublin – College Park
Business Area: Operations – Manufacturing
Job Type: Full‑time - 37.5 hours

Be part of a fast‑growing business area redefining how we deliver life‑changing medicines

AstraZeneca’s Dublin College Park site is at the centre of our Finished Packaging (FP) activities, supporting a rapidly expanding portfolio, including five key products and several major new product launches planned between now and 2030.

We are seeking a Finished Packaging Production Planner to support business and change planning on our pharmaceutical packaging lines. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can see the bigger picture, and is motivated by influencing long‑term commercial and operational strategy.

What you’ll do

As a Finished Packaging Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth execution of operations while preparing the business for future growth. You’ll be responsible for both day‑to‑day planning activities and contributing to strategic product and capacity initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing production planning and order management for Finished Packaging through SAP and related ERP systems
Supporting commercial and operational planning for five key Alexion products
Contributing to long‑range planning for new product launches toward the 2030 vision
Acting as the first decision-maker for technical or scheduling issues using troubleshooting and analytical skills
Providing guidance to cross‑functional collaborators on scheduling, priorities and resource optimisation
Preparing analysis, reports and planning documentation to support business cases, quality investigations and improvement initiatives
Ensuring effective coordination across manufacturing, packaging, supply chain, engineering and quality teams
Supporting the introduction and learning of the AZ OMP Scheduling Solution (internal tool)
Leading knowledge sharing, standardisation and continuous improvement activities
Ensuring compliance with GMP, Health & Safety and quality procedures
Supporting ongoing change initiatives across the packaging organisation
Proactively driving personal planning projects and owning workstreams end‑to‑end

You will be joining a 5‑person team, with this role representing the team’s newest headcount.

What success looks like (6–12 months in)

✅ Fully embedded within the packaging planning team
✅ Independently managing FP planning cycles and SAP order management
✅ Able to anticipate commercial and operational impacts and adjust plans accordingly
✅ Supporting new product introduction projects and SAP/OMP improvements
✅ Demonstrating agility, strong communication and autonomous project delivery
✅ Seen as a key connector across multiple functions

Key challenges of the role

Managing multiple, fast‑moving partner groups
Operating at the centre of packaging operations with competing priorities
Balancing short‑term planning needs with long‑term strategic objectives
Navigating complex ERP, SAP and internal scheduling systems
Adapting quickly within a high‑growth, rapidly evolving area

Essential skills & experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) or working toward a relevant qualification
Experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
Strong communication and influencing skills
Experience with SAP and ERP systems (order management, planning, MRP)
Ability to analyse data, create reports and translate demand into deliverable plans
Project management experience
Ability to work autonomously and drive personal project workstreams

Desirable

Experience with MRP processes and campaign planning
Exposure to SAP S/4HANA (transition planned)
Experience with forecasting, financial scheduling or production sequencing
Previous experience in GMP or regulated industries
Analytical profile suitable for reporting and planning optimisation

Key relationships - You will collaborate closely with:

Manufacturing and Packaging Operations teams
Supply Chain, Planning, OMP Scheduling and SAP specialists
Quality Assurance and Engineering
Cross‑functional partners supporting new product introductions

Why Alexion?

At Alexion, you’ll be part of a company that puts patients first and invests in its people. Dublin College Park is a site experiencing rapid growth, major product expansion and exciting transformation initiatives leading up to 2030.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with strong development opportunities and the chance to work on high‑impact projects shaping the future of FP operations.

Take the next step

If you are a planner who can see the bigger picture, solve problems quickly, communicate across functions and thrive in a changing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients around the world.

Date Posted

02-Apr-2026

Closing Date

15-Apr-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Finished Packaging Production Planner

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