Master Production Scheduler
Xellia

Responsible for assuring the smooth transition of product launches into future plant production through collaboration with project management team. This position will work with planning, procurement, and warehouse to establish levels of materials to support product launches through handoff to manufacturing. The incumbent will then review production and project plans to support schedules, focusing on avoiding product backorders by using Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) and procurement practices. The incumbent will also work within the JDEdwards (E1) system to help with the weekly site production plan and work with the Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning (SIOP) team to establish longer range schedules. All associated site planning support activities are performed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in a cGMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule required production time for trials and new product validations while balancing the fulfillment of customer orders and replenishment forecasts
• Create executable master production schedules for manufacturing and packaging by utilizing capacity planning tools to balance demand & supply
• Monitor master production schedule for variances, adjusting as required to ensure schedule stability and execution
• Schedule and coordinate Planned Shut Downs in collaboration with the Engineering and Maintenance Departments
• Suggest fulfillment strategies including make to stock, make to order and safety stock programs
• Create and maintain the Master Production Schedule(s) (MPS)
• Coordinate material availability with Buyer/Planners to avoid schedule interruptions
• Aid with purchasing duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum of 5 years of scheduling experience in an industrial or pharmaceutical environment
• Minimum 2 years' experience with computerized inventory control systems
• Minimum 2 years' experience scheduling and meeting Project milestones
• Microsoft Office and MRP experience
• Effective analytical skills
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all management levels
• Experience working effectively with different types of suppliers
• Pharmaceutical or cGMP experience preferred

Physical Requirements of the Role Frequently sitting and talking. Lifting and carrying less than 10 lbs. occasionally standing, walking, bending and eye hand coordination. In addition, repetitive use of hands and arms as significant typing is required. Any person shown at any time (either by medical examination or supervisory observation) to have an apparent illness or open lesions that may adversely affect the safety or quality of drug products shall be excluded from direct contact with components, drug product containers, closures, in process materials and drug products until the condition is corrected or determined by competent medical personnel not to jeopardize the safety or quality of drug products. All personnel shall be instructed to report to supervisory personnel and health conditions that may have an adverse effect on drug products.

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is owned by Novo Holding A/S and is a specialty pharmaceutical company leading in the development, manufacture and supply of anti-infective treatments. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Xellia has global facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia, currently employing over 1700 people. With over 100 years of industry experience in developing last resort treatments for infectious diseases, Xellia is focused on the supply of products which not only save lives, but also improve and enhance patients' quality of life. Together with us, you can help lead the fight against bacterial infections.

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