Head of Capacity Planning

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members. 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 sitesDevelop and implement the capacity planning framework and standardsEstablish standardized capacity modeling methodologies across sitesEnsure alignment between long-term business strategy and manufacturing capacity capabilitiesLong-Term Capacity RoadmapDevelop long-term capacity plan aligned with commercial forecasts and pipeline launchesIdentify 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 projectsMulti-Site Production & Master Planning GovernanceManage Master Production Schedule (MPS) standards across all sitesEnsure optimal load balancing between sites to maximize utilization and minimize bottlenecksFollowing up on the tech transfer activities between sites with EDA and RegulatoryApprove cross-site capacity reallocation decisions to enhance efficiency and reduce changeover lossesOversee new product industrialization capacity readinessS&OP & Executive Own capacity validation within the S&OP processLead escalation process for major supply-demand gapsProvide early visibility of risks impacting OTIF and service levelsPerformance Management & Planning ExcellenceDefine and standardize corporate planning KPIs: (Capacity Utilization % , Plan Adherence , OTIF, Inventory, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) impact on capacity)Drive planning maturity and digital transformation initiativesLead advanced analytics and dashboard governance (Power BI / ERP integration)Leadership & Organization DevelopmentLead and develop site-level Capacity Planning Managers/SupervisorsEstablish knowledge-sharing forums across sites and drive a culture of data-driven decision-making RequirementsBachelor's degree in pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fieldMaster's degree (MBA / Supply Chain / Operations) preferred12-15 years of experience in Supply Chain / Production Planning within pharmaceutical manufacturingMinimum 5 years in leadership role managing multi-site or complex manufacturing environments