Planner/Scheduler

• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of commercial products.
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyses production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Position will receive direction and support.
• Ensure there is a strong safety culture and performance in the execution of production activities.
• Ensure that the production schedules deliver high-quality outcomes. This includes monitoring quality and taking action to address any quality issues.
• Oversee all activities associated with the scheduling of production to ensure that production achieves it goals.
• Develop a comprehensive production plan and schedule that outlines the activities, timelines and resources required for batch production.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the production schedule. This includes developing a risk management plan, monitoring risks, and taking action to mitigate them.
• Monitor production schedule progress against the planned schedule. This includes tracking milestones, identifying issues, and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Communicate with business stakeholders, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.
• Responsible for the ongoing support of Process leads in their delivery of batch activities, in line with schedule, scope, cost and resource requirements and constraints.
• Support the consistent use of Production Scheduling digital tool (RTMS) by the Process Leads and support RTMS updates where necessary.
• As part of the Production scheduling role, support the analysis of production data, identifying lessons learned and improvements.
• Develop new schedules based on changes to products or on the basis of process improvements.

• Relevant 3rd level qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Qualification in project management such as PMP desirable.
• A minimum of eight to ten years in a project-related environment preferable Pharma.
• Strong knowledge of project and program management methodologies and industry best practice.

Life Science Recruitment