Teva Finite Scheduler 

Canada, Ontario 

456056017

The tasks and responsibilities of the Finite Scheduler will include but are not limited to:

• Utilize the DS scheduling tool / RRP3 to maintain system dates within SAP
• Develop, maintain and publish the detailed finite schedule in the DS scheduler tool using end to end sequencing
• Ability to work with internal supervisors/managers and support departments to accurately schedule the business needs, with inputs/recommendations to be reflected in the finite schedule
• Identify and elevate issues to the Master Scheduler or SC Manager that may impact the weekly commitments that cannot be resolved in this horizon
• Convert firm planned orders into discrete orders and utilize the ERP scheduling tool to ensure schedules within the 4-5 week horizon are realistic and achievable
• Manage and reissue process orders into MES to ensure alignment with dispensing activities
• Ensure jobs are issued with the proper documentation in line with the desired formula’s and routing as defined within SAP
• Load all jobs into the weekly RTE file and distribute to pertinent departments
• Lead weekly interdepartmental RTE call to ensure manufacturing/packaging readiness in the frozen horizon and beyond
• Track RTE metrics, and highlight and manage RTE action items
• Communicate material and document requirements to supporting departments to ensure priorities are established in other departments to support the MPS in the firm zones
• Plan accordingly the required “planned” downtime due to PMs, Engineering and other requirements. Communicate the start dates to impacted departments
• Lead weekly forward-looking draft reviews with the operations team to identify any challenges, improvements or execution issues that impact C+1 and beyond
• Work with Production Coordinator to ensure the required production documents and materials are available and will be delivered within the requested timeframe
• Support by attending the daily manufacturing shop floor meetings (Lean, Tier, Mon->Fri)
• Publish Weekly schedule metrics including monthly projection plans, workcenter utlization/execution, RTE readiness, risk factors, scheduled downtimes
• Support the root cause/corrective actions of all underlying scheduling misses
• Support the S&OP process by maintaining a detailed and capacity/materials-planned 3 month horizon
• Manage the frozen/firm zone to ensure that the delivery of bulk adheres to market requirements/FG plan
• Help direct the operations team with process improvement reviews/activities
• Back up Sr. Finite Scheduler with such duties as:
• Develop, issue and publish the detailed finite schedule in the ERP scheduler using end to end sequencing to ensure the release of Finished Goods
• Manage the frozen/firm zone to ensure that the delivery of the bulk/finished goods are aligned with defined due dates
• Establish achievable production schedules as specified in the routings and available head counts.

• College Diploma or University degree in Science, Business, Engineering or Supply Chain
• CPIM is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Working knowledge of how to build finite schedules in Manufacturing, Packaging and supporting areas
• Solid understanding of S&OP and GMP processes
• Experience working in a production plant
• ERP systems, MS Office package

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