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Production Scheduler
Required for expanding biotech site in Sligo town. The successful candidate will report directly to the Site Director.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional organisational and planning skills, the ability to allocate resources, handle complexity, and collaborate effectively with multiple departments.
Proficiency in MS Excel is essential.
Get in touch with Deirdre Murphy for further information:
Phone: 01 614 6178 / 087 180 4358
Email: deirdre.murphy@cpl.ie
The Master Scheduler is a vital role responsible for creating, maintaining, and adhering to production schedules to ensure the efficient and timely production of high-quality vaccines.
Responsibilities:
1. Production Scheduling:
2. Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with manufacturing goals and customer demands.
3. Ensure schedules are accurate, realistic, and meet inter-departmental timelines.
4. Optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
5. Utilise ERP system (JD Edwards) to open production work orders.
6. Coordinate with Engineering to schedule maintenance windows that maximize productivity.
Resource Planning:
1. Coordinate with departments to ensure availability of materials, equipment, and personnel.
2. Identify and address potential bottlenecks proactively.
Inventory Management:
1. Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP):
1. Lead the local on-site S&OP process.
2. Represent the site at regional S&OP meetings.
Continuous Improvement:
1. Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and overall efficiency.
2. Implement best practices and leverage technology for streamlining operations.
Collaboration & Communication:
1. Work closely with Operations, QA, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments.
2. Serve as the central contact for scheduling inquiries and updates.
3. Communicate scheduling updates effectively across teams.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field (extensive experience may substitute).
* Minimum 5 years of experience in production scheduling within a GMP environment, preferably in pharma or biotech.
* Proficiency in MS Excel.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
* High attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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