General Information:

Job Title:

Production Scheduler

Department:

Supply Chain

Position Reports to:

Production Scheduling Lead

Job Purpose:

Deliver detailed process schedule to ensure the Shift Operations/engineering execute activities RFT and in the correct sequence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with Supply Chain Planner to develop and distribute finite production schedules in support of manufacturing.
• Manage material movements in support of POR.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and provide options around eliminating such bottlenecks.
• Ensure all non-standard work is scheduled in a controlled manner.
• Managing overdue demand on SAP
• Provide days support for SAP / Materials champions and run weekly scheduling meetings
• Run weekly scrap reports and support budgeting process on annual basis
• Responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of SAP and inventory management processes/systems.
• Support investigations in relation to SAP and material issues
• Support continuous improvement projects and method 1’s in relation to SAP and material issues.
• Update the scheduling application to reflect any changes to timelines for standard work.
• Ensure that there are robust processes in place to support all scheduling activities.
• Update SAP bill of materials and complete associated quality action items.

Education/Experience:

• Third level Qualification in Science, Engineering or equivalent in life sciences/bioengineering/ information systems or other discipline with high content of numeric analysis/calculation is preferred, though not essential.  Exceptions may be considered where relevant skills/experience and correct attitude and behaviors exist (this may be supplemented by further education in parallel).
• Ideally 5 plus years of experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing, Quality Assurance or Compliance environment.
• Familiarity  and experience with production processes would be an advantage
• Experience in operating within a regulated environment (EMEA, FDA).
• Must have In-depth user knowledge of SAP MRP
• Experience of business improvement or operations excellence projects.
• Familiarity with financial issues and/or cost management in a manufacturing environment.
• Project Business planning or project management or supply chain management experience.
• An excellent understanding of process manufacturing/computer systems, and demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and train others.
• Ability to efficiently use current computer packages in particular Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to deal with process change and implement new effective processes.
• An ability to work through peers and across organisational boundaries and influence at all levels in the business.
• An ability to think analytically and innovate to achieve goals.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

People/Values

• Demonstrate the GC Pfizer values

• Adhere to all HR Policies as appropriate

• Personal  Development plans
• CI tools/- capability is a key building block for learning & development - Trained and M1 certified.

• Proactive engagement with key stakeholders.
• Best practices developed and shared with other teams /sites.
• Best practices actively sought and copied.
• Proactive & effective communication within and across shifts

  
Work Location Assignment: Flexible