What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Production Scheduler position at Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO?
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.
Summary
Responsible for short-term scheduling, coordination, and communication of all Production and Maintenance activities at a day-to-day level. Works with SIOP, Maintenance, and Operations teams and coordinate resources and timing for all day-to-day activities in Manufacturing. Develops and modifies a resource loaded Production schedule. Ensures the Integrated Production Plan is up to date, and that SAP properly reflects the production activities of all areas. Evaluates conflicts to give options with key impacts and benefits/risks. Manages a team of inventory specialists to gather and analyze data on actual material consumption and equipment/labor usage.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining short term (<6 weeks) production schedules at the day-to-day level, based on long-term forecasting from SIOP, Finance, and the Program Management Office (PMO). Takes high level production campaign schedules and translates into shift and daily planning for all production related activitiesWorks with Production Management, Quality Control, technical teams, CAPEX Teams, and Maintenance to build and communicate a detailed, finite schedule including breakdown by operations shift and resources Leads detailed Production/Maintenance resource planning, including resolution of utilization conflicts, downstream impact analysis, and data collection for standard costs. Ensures alignment between short-term and finite Incorporates preventative maintenance schedules and required maintenance activities (including qualifications and CAPEX as applicable) and incorporates it into an overall production schedule Ensures alignment between a daily finite schedule and a long-term campaign and production schedule; as well as communicates any delays or changes to SIOP and Finance to understand financial and business impacts Coordinates with CAPEX Groups, Safety, and Production management to determine requirements for new equipment installation and start up, and incorporates this into finite planning Leads optimization and continuous improvement of systems used for manufacturing and maintenance scheduling. This includes analysis of manufacturing and maintenance workflows to identify areas for improvement Translates any daily production need to Quality Control (sample planning) and Supply Chain/Warehouse (raw material needs) Responsible for implementing systems to have clear resource requirements for production and maintenance activities and works to continuously update data and ensure information is readily available for assessments as needed Gathers data and provides requirements in regard to headcount and resource planning for maintenance and production. Communicates any resource constraints or impacts on a rolling 12-month basis back to HR and SIOP Team Works with plant management and maintenance management to level load shift assignment and ensure correct skill distribution across the shifts and plants Manages team of inventory reconciliation specialists to track raw material usage real time in the plants Leads a team to understanding and track raw material usage; and investigates and resolves any variances by working with Operations management and technical teams. Feeds data on variances and updates to standard cost to warehouse, supply chain, and/or SIOP Implements and maintains adherence to all company policies concerning Safety, Health, & Environmental (SHE); Quality; and Human Resources
LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages staff and directs activities of scheduling and cycle time, resource, and raw material usage. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Supervisory responsibilities include daily leadership of team; training and development; interviewing and hiring; managing time and attendance records; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving daily problems and conflicts.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree (BS) with 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including experience in a Manufacturing environment. Candidate should have a background working with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.
Summary
Responsible for short-term scheduling, coordination, and communication of all Production and Maintenance activities at a day-to-day level. Works with SIOP, Maintenance, and Operations teams and coordinate resources and timing for all day-to-day activities in Manufacturing. Develops and modifies a resource loaded Production schedule. Ensures the Integrated Production Plan is up to date, and that SAP properly reflects the production activities of all areas. Evaluates conflicts to give options with key impacts and benefits/risks. Manages a team of inventory specialists to gather and analyze data on actual material consumption and equipment/labor usage.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining short term (<6 weeks) production schedules at the day-to-day level, based on long-term forecasting from SIOP, Finance, and the Program Management Office (PMO). Takes high level production campaign schedules and translates into shift and daily planning for all production related activities
Manages staff and directs activities of scheduling and cycle time, resource, and raw material usage. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Supervisory responsibilities include daily leadership of team; training and development; interviewing and hiring; managing time and attendance records; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving daily problems and conflicts.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree (BS) with 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including experience in a Manufacturing environment. Candidate should have a background working with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills; high motivation and energy to coordinate a number of functions across an organization
- Highly developed leadership, mentoring, and facilitation skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills; ability to independently identify problems and present solutions
- Strong knowledge and capabilities to apply business software solutions such as Microsoft Excel and Word
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to completely follow through tasks and projects to completion
- Functional and practical expertise of the SAP PM/PS modules, and the interface between SAP modules is a plus
- Understanding of PowerBI, Microsoft Project, and/or other data analysis and planning platforms
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
Salary : $92,368 - $131,539
