Production Scheduler

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PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996 headquartered in Pomona California USA with Global operations in Ireland India Singapore Australia and the US serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloudbased software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals and metrology services to our clients.

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Job Title: Operations Support Specialist Production Scheduler

Primary Responsibility:

The Operations Support Specialist Production Scheduler is responsible for overseeing and directing biotech production planning execution and control. This role involves translating the master production schedule project plans and maintenance requirements into detailed daytoday schedules. Additionally the Operations Support Specialist performs scenario modeling and facilitates production schedule business decisions. Strong crossfunctional collaboration is anticipated to ensure adherence to the plan and drive continuous improvement for planning communication visibility and timely support of schedule attainment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Convert the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into detailed daytoday production schedules.
  
• Optimize production schedules based on MPS operational demands and available capacity.
  
• Assist in the development of mediumterm plans to support scenario analysis conflict analysis and production schedule business decisions.
  
• Provide planning support to the operations team for all operations planningrelated aspects.
  
• Assist the Operations Team Lead in coordinating operations activities and responding to changes in demand.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for all functional areas to gather critical planning information required for updating and progressing operations plans (e.g. validation maintenance engineering etc.).
  
• Promote an environment conducive to planning improvements aligned with site strategies ensure MPS alignment and incorporate project feedback into production plans.
  
• Facilitate daily operations team meetings and weekly supply review meetings.
  
• Conduct monthly resource forecasting in collaboration with Operations Team Leads.
  
• Communicate the production plan across operations areas identifying any production or material constraints that may affect progress. Work with operations and planning groups to resolve constraints.
  
• Respond to changes in demand/schedule by analyzing updated plans and highlighting areas of risk or schedule conflict to the operations manager.
  
• Collect and disseminate data required for monthly reporting.
  
• Generate and present daily weekly and monthly reports and metrics as necessary.
  

Key Competencies Required:

• Excellent understanding of operations scheduling processes.
  
• Ability to collect analyze summarize and report on data related to production activities.
  
• Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner within a crossfunctional organization.
  
• Demonstrates flexibility and effective response to changing priorities.
  
• Excellent problemsolving skills.
  
• Customerfocused.
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively and efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Thirdlevel qualification preferably in a sciencerelated field.
  
• 23 years of experience in (bio) pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management (e.g. APICS IIPMM) advantageous.
  
• Lean/Continuous Improvement qualifications advantageous