MSD Senior Finite Scheduler 

Ireland, Dublin 

703251136

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finite (Production) Scheduler in Downstream Operations at Biotech Dublin. The Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for efficiently planning and scheduling downstream operations to meet site production requirements while also supporting cadence projects, capacity planning, and analysis. This pivotal role ensures the smooth flow of operations and optimal resource utilization within the downstream operations team.

What you will do:

• Act as a core member of the Downstream (DS) Integrated Process Team (IPT) leading all production scheduling activities and planning for the department.
• Translate master production schedule into dynamic daily plans that ensure seamless operations.
• Work with the sites other finite schedulers to ensure alignment on Master schedule and communicate downstream operations requirements and potential impacts to department on all scheduling related items.
• Update the sites Real Time Manufacturing Schedule (RTMS) to build production schedules.
• Communicate with Operations Leads on RTMS to ensure alignment and adherence to schedule.
• Facilitate daily operations team meetings and weekly supply review meetings.
• Communicate the production plan across operations areas, identifying any production or material constraints that may affect progress. Work with operations and planning groups to resolve constraints.
• Assist in the development of medium-term plans to support scenario analysis, conflict analysis, and production schedule business decisions.
• Provide planning support to the operations team for all operations planning-related aspects.
• Provide leadership in DS cadence adherence, ensuring timely analysis/trending of schedule adherence is completed.
• Work cross-functionally with diverse teams to ensure adherence to plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Optimize schedules, address production constraints, and respond to changing demands.
• Act as the main point of contact for all functional areas to gather critical planning information required for updating and progressing operations plans (e.g., validation, maintenance, engineering, etc.).
• Generate and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports and metrics as necessary.
• Lead, Support Facilitate Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving initiatives.

What skills you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline is preferred.
• 5 years’ + experience in the Pharmaceutical industry (preferably with experience in Drug Substance, Downstream Operations).
• Lean/Continuous Improvement Qualifications advantageous.
• Prior experience in planning and scheduling of downstream operations in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of downstream purification techniques (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with production planning, scheduling tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis, and experience with forecasting methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and influence decision-making.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and compliance in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting is advantageous.
• Proven ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner within a cross-functional organization.
• Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness to respond to changing priorities.

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09/05/2024

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