Responsibilities
Production scheduling
? Manage the production schedule, including equipment, resources and related data/ systems, and fulfils associated admin requirements
? Provide “what if” capacity and schedule analysis for changing demand, staffing constraints, and new customer project awards
? Plan to minimise effects of resource constraints
? Schedule maintenance, calibration and cleaning slots
? Schedule trial and validation batches
? Reschedule backlogs daily, and prioritise and expedite as needed
? Suggest batch size changes, re-routing of products and outsourcing/ purchasing of additional equipment, as required
? Track material delivery, react accordingly and follow up
? Plan to optimise output and meet demand
Production coordination and reporting
? Work with production supervisors and managers for optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers
? Communicate regarding schedule adjustments
? Supply manufacturing with rough-cut capacity requirement planning
? Prioritise and expedite products with production
? Raise/ approve concessions for use of alternate materials
? Assess and report on manpower requirements
? Perform stock out analysis and prepare stock out reports
? Report on budgeted, planned and actual recoveries
? Add new products to correct schedule areas and categories for bulk and end item level in the ERP system, and notify relevant parties
? Ensure change controls are actioned appropriately
Risk management
? Monitor sales against forecast volumes, identifying at-risk products
? Identify supply deficits, over-scheduling, capacity constraints and under-loaded schedules and highlight recoveries-related financial risks and critical materials shortages
? Review stock and sales reports; provide feedback & remedial plans
? Analyse customer status reports; identify and resolve issues
? Review and manage inventory associated with QS items
Operational Input
? Review Provide technical and operational input on operational planning of the unit and on the prioritisation of objectives
? Indicate resource needs to enable achievement of work objectives
? Monitor and control use of assets/ resources within work area
Job Requirements
Background/experience
? 4 to 6 years’ experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement or Production Planning role
? Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
? 3 year degree or diploma in Procurement, Logistics or Finance, or a related discipline
Specific job skills
? Computer literacy: proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and ERP system
Competencies
? Information Gathering
? Interrogating Information
? Taking Action
? Managing Performance
? Planning and Organising
