Production Scheduler Planner

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

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What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Production Scheduler Planner

This position reports to the Supply Planning Manager and is based at Helsingborg, Sweden.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands — including OTC brands such as NICORETTE®, IPREN®, LIVOSTIN®, IMODIUM®, PEPCID® and consumer health brands like NEUTROGENA®, LISTERINE®, NATUSAN®, PIZ BUIN® and o.b. ®. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

The Kenvue site in Helsingborg, Sweden is the home of the strong and growing brand NICORETTE®, a global market leader in smoking cessation. In 2021 our production facility was recognized as a Lighthouse by World Economic Forum, marking us as a beacon in The Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The Helsingborg site is one of the largest employers in the city of Helsingborg, and the business is divided in two separate departments: Operations, where we house our manufacturing activities and R & D, our global development center for excellence working in three therapeutic areas for selfcare treatments: Smoking Cessation, Digestive Health and Cough & Cold. For more information, click here

What you will do

The Production Scheduler Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining efficient production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing production costs.

This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including production, procurement, engineering, and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing environments, a solid understanding of supply chain processes, and proficiency with scheduling software and ERP systems.

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to maintain optimal production flow, meet customer delivery deadlines, and contribute to the overall efficiency and profitability of the manufacturing operation.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on the organization’s operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure schedule feasibility.
• Monitor progress of production activities and adjust schedules as necessary to address delays or changes.
• Analyze capacity and resource requirements to optimize utilization and minimize downtime.
• Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks in the production process.
• Ensure schedules align with quality and safety standards.
• Prepare reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and resource utilization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes by integrating them into the production schedule.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Full professional fluency in both Swedish and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business, or related field.
• Proven experience in production scheduling or manufacturing planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background checks in the recruitment process

As a final candidate in our recruitment process, you may be subject to a background check. This process is important for us to ensure the quality of our recruitment process.

As part of this, it is important that we encourage you to make sure that the information in your CV is correct before submitting your application to us.

To carry out these background checks, we use a background check company. Different checks may be carried depending on the position that you are applying for. This could be, for example:

• Reference checks
• CV-validation
• Financial checks
• Litigation checks, including criminal cases

The background check company is an independent data controller for any personal data that they will process during the check, and if you have any questions about the processing, you may turn to the background check company.

Due to our business activities and daily operations, we may also carry out drug tests as part of our recruitment process.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.