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Job Purpose:
The Master Scheduler is a vital role responsible for ensuring that production schedules are created, maintained, and adhered to, ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality vaccines. This position requires exceptional organisational and planning skills, the ability to allocate resources, handle complexity and collaborate effectively with multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Production Scheduling:
‒ Develop and manage detailed production schedules that align with manufacturing goals and customer demands.
‒ Ensure that schedules are accurate, realistic, and align with agreed inter departmental timelines.
‒ Ensure efficient resource utilisation and minimise production downtime.
‒ Work in ERP system (JD Edwards) to open production Work Orders.
‒ Work closely with Engineering to provide maintenance windows whilst maximising productivity.
• Resource Planning:
‒ Coordinate with various departments to ensure that all necessary resources (materials, equipment, personnel) are available to meet production targets
‒ Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address them.
• Inventory Management:
‒ Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules.
‒ This includes tracking raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods.
• Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP):
‒ Lead local on-site S&OP process.
‒ Participate in and represent site at regional S&OP
• Continuous Improvement:
‒ Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and enhance overall efficiency.
‒ Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline operations.
• Collaboration and Communication:
‒ Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Qualified Persons, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
‒ Serve as a central point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and updates.
‒ Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate scheduling updates clearly.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies:
• Proficiency in MS Excel is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions to optimise production schedules.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple work streams, and meet deadlines.
• A high degree of attention to detail is required to ensure accurate scheduling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to effectively convey information to various stakeholders and collaborate across departments.
Essential Education and Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field is required. Extensive relevant experience may negate degree requirements.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling and planning within a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: .
Position Details
Job Purpose:
The Master Scheduler is a vital role responsible for ensuring that production schedules are created, maintained, and adhered to, ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality vaccines. This position requires exceptional organisational and planning skills, the ability to allocate resources, handle complexity and collaborate effectively with multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Production Scheduling:
‒ Develop and manage detailed production schedules that align with manufacturing goals and customer demands.
‒ Ensure that schedules are accurate, realistic, and align with agreed inter departmental timelines.
‒ Ensure efficient resource utilisation and minimise production downtime.
‒ Work in ERP system (JD Edwards) to open production Work Orders.
‒ Work closely with Engineering to provide maintenance windows whilst maximising productivity.
• Resource Planning:
‒ Coordinate with various departments to ensure that all necessary resources (materials, equipment, personnel) are available to meet production targets
‒ Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address them.
• Inventory Management:
‒ Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules.
‒ This includes tracking raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods.
• Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP):
‒ Lead local on-site S&OP process.
‒ Participate in and represent site at regional S&OP
• Continuous Improvement:
‒ Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and enhance overall efficiency.
‒ Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline operations.
• Collaboration and Communication:
‒ Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Qualified Persons, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
‒ Serve as a central point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and updates.
‒ Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate scheduling updates clearly.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies:
• Proficiency in MS Excel is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions to optimise production schedules.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple work streams, and meet deadlines.
• A high degree of attention to detail is required to ensure accurate scheduling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to effectively convey information to various stakeholders and collaborate across departments.
Essential Education and Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field is required. Extensive relevant experience may negate degree requirements.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling and planning within a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here:. #J-18808-Ljbffr