Description:

- Identify/create/utilize long term planning tools

- Match the required level of production with existing resources

- Understand operational processes, pharmaceutical/med dev industry standards, and production limitations to ensure smooth execution and efficient changeover

- ERP system experience is required but not a specific system for now, moving to SAP in about a year

- Create tools to efficiently analyze equipment capacity, material availability, and personnel necessary to meet upcoming demands

- Provide regular reports and updates on production performance identifying risks, constraints, opportunities and results

- Own the production planning process while looking for continuous improvement opportunities to improve overall efficiency and performance

- Collaboration with Production Scheduler, Project Management, Materials Management, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Facilities teams

- Proficient use of proper scheduling tools like MS Project, Excel, and Word; Gantt charts

- Attend R&D project meetings as needed/requested to convey production equipment and employee availability that may impact R&D timing

- Work with Engineering and Facilities to understand long term equipment installations and modifications to prevent significant impacts on production

- Address ongoing changes to key manufacturing inputs and development project scope changes that impact the production schedule

- Elevate critical production planning information to upper management so financial implications can be quantified and addressed

Qualifications:

This person would work closely with the Production Scheduler whose focus is limited to immediate production concerns. This job involves creating and posting a plan for each production line while partnering with Engineering and Project Managers towards desirable lead times and objectives.

- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

- 2 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in the pharmaceutical or contract manufacturing industry

- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.