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Operations Planning Manager

1/29/2026

Develop and manage production schedules to ensure alignment of materials, equipment, and personnel for on-time delivery. Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement recovery plans to drive continuous improvement across global operations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

ABEC engineered solutions and services for biotech manufacturing Since 1974, ABEC has been a global leader in delivering integrated process solutions and services for manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industry. Many of today’s leading antibody, vaccine, and recombinant protein therapies are manufactured by processes and equipment engineered, manufactured, installed and serviced by ABEC, and a majority of the world’s pharmaceutical and biotech companies are ABEC customers. ABEC’s unique value is based on long experience, complete in-house capabilities, a custom, flexible approach, and long-term credibility. Whether building new capacity or improving existing facilities, ABEC’s turn-key solutions reduce overall cost and time to market while delivering maximum productivity. For more information, please visit www.abec.com or email info@abec.com Interested in a career at ABEC? Learn more about our open positions at https://www.abec.com/join-our-team/

About the Role

Description

Drive Operational Excellence on a Global Scale
ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, delivering highly differentiated products and services that enable life-saving therapies to reach patients faster. As we expand to meet growing demand, we’re seeking a Global Production Planning Manager to lead strategic planning and scheduling across complex, fast-moving projects worldwide.

Why Join ABEC?

Industry leader with 50+ years of expertise in bioprocess solution
Collaborative, growth-focused culture
Competitive benefits starting Day 1: Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with 40% company match
Paid time off, tuition assistance, and referral bonuses

Your Role

You will develop and manage production schedules that ensure materials, equipment, and personnel are aligned for on-time delivery. This role is critical to ABEC’s success—balancing resources, mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement across global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and capacity targets
Partner with Project Management and Senior Leadership on strategic planning and milestone execution
Oversee material availability and inventory to prevent shortages
Coordinate resources across machines, manpower, and departments
Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement recovery plans
Drive process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Communicate effectively across purchasing, engineering, and operations teams

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field. Engineering degree a plus
5+ years’ experience in custom/specialist manufacturing environments
Expertise in project planning, scheduling, and resource management
Proficiency in MRP systems (Infor Syteline a plus), MS Project, and MS Office
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProject PlanningSchedulingResource ManagementMRP SystemsMS ProjectMS OfficeAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeanSix SigmaContinuous Improvement