Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, OfficeJob Description
How will you make an impact:
Responsible for all GMP orders from receipt of purchase order/schedule request through manufacturing/packaging to release, enhancing operating efficiencies and customer service.
What will you do?
Create and maintain the production schedule in SAP system based on available production capacity (both Machine and labor).
Balance and optimize production schedule as appropriate to improve on time delivery and production efficiencies, with focus on resolution of client conflicts on shared constrained equipment.
Identify and mitigate On Time Delivery (OTD) and On Time in Full (OTIF) risks arising from constraints and / or quality issues, through cross functional collaboration. Analyze the supply plans and updates commit dates as required.
Attend Value Stream Meetings, representing the Voice of Customer. Ensures OTIF risks and issues are promptly communicated to planning team.
Attend client calls and meetings as required to propose mitigation plans for potential supply risks.
Identify process improvement projects and lead cross functional teams to mitigate supply chain risks across the site.
Lead the support teams for document readiness and material availability well ahead of production date, while using outputs from short term readiness meetings.
Attend daily Tier 2 meeting, ensuring all jobs are running as per agreed upon plan, taking into consideration known risks, mitigation plans, FBDs.
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Expected strong knowledge of entire product portfolios with process trains, exceptions, alternate options.
Drive and challenge internal teams to meet upcoming schedule, highlighting opportunities and risks.
Chair Short Term Readiness Meeting, Level Load Meeting and Production Handshake Meetings. Demonstrate excellent meeting management skills, while ensuring Agenda, Actions and Meeting Minutes are captured and communicated in good time.
Coordinate client requirements with internal teams, i.e., Procurement, Production, Process pharmacy, Business Management and Quality. Based on the 0–4-week production horizon.
Create and maintain master data, i.e., Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Routings in ERP.
Maintaining Schedule request forms (SRFs) to process all orders in a timely manner.
Review bulk and semi-finished materials before accepting and planning new orders.
Review various reports including B99 and Expiry reports to minimize obsolescence.
Coach/mentor other members in the team.
Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)
How will you get here:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Materials Management, or related business field is preferred.
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS) CPIM/CSCP or similar certification preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of previous manufacturing planning or scheduling experience using SAP or equivalent “Business Planning Tools”.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong negotiation, decision making and problem-solving skills. Strategic problem solver with expertise in all aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Expertise in Production Life Cycle Management in pharmaceutical industry (e.g., launches, generic entry and discontinuation). Advanced analytical skills in both supply chain flow and client service processes. Proficient in Microsoft Package including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (advanced). Detail oriented with the ability to quickly analyze complex problems and propose solutions. Proven ability to manage multiple changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). Works autonomously under minimum direction to meet project and team objectives. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. Ability to recommend improvements relating to processes and systems. Proficiency with the English language.
Physical Requirements:
Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits, or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company savings plan, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.