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Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Head of Capacity Planning to lead the production and capacity planning strategy across all EVA Pharma manufacturing sites, ensuring optimal resource utilization, long-term capacity readiness, operational excellence, and alignment with commercial growth plans.
Translating business strategy and demand forecasts into an integrated, multi-site capacity roadmap, enabling sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and GMP-compliant execution across all manufacturing platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Capacity Strategy & Governance
- Own the end-to-end capacity planning function across all EVA Pharma manufacturing sites
- Develop and implement the capacity planning framework and standards
- Establish standardized capacity modeling methodologies across sites
- Ensure alignment between long-term business strategy and manufacturing capacity capabilities
Long-Term Capacity Roadmap
- Develop long-term capacity plan aligned with commercial forecasts and pipeline launches
- Identify structural constraints and investment requirements (new lines, shifts, automation, outsourcing)
- Lead capacity scenario simulations (growth, stress, disruption, new market entry)
- Provide data-driven recommendations for CAPEX decisions and expansion projects
Multi-Site Production & Master Planning Governance
- Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) standards across all sites
- Ensure optimal load balancing between sites to maximize utilization and minimize bottlenecks
- Following up on the tech transfer activities between sites with EDA and Regulatory
- Approve cross-site capacity reallocation decisions to enhance efficiency and reduce changeover losses
- Oversee new product industrialization capacity readiness
S&OP & Executive
- Own capacity validation within the S&OP process
- Lead escalation process for major supply-demand gaps
- Provide early visibility of risks impacting OTIF and service levels
Performance Management & Planning Excellence
- Define and standardize corporate planning KPIs: (Capacity Utilization % , Plan Adherence , OTIF, Inventory, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) impact on capacity)
- Drive planning maturity and digital transformation initiatives
- Lead advanced analytics and dashboard governance (Power BI / ERP integration)
Leadership & Organization Development
- Lead and develop site-level Capacity Planning Managers/Supervisors
- Establish knowledge-sharing forums across sites and drive a culture of data-driven decision-making
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
- Master's degree (MBA / Supply Chain / Operations) is preferred
- 12-15 years of experience in Supply Chain / Production Planning within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Minimum 5 years in leadership role managing multi-site or complex manufacturing environments
