Master Production Scheduler (Port Elizabeth) at Aspen Pharma Group

Overview

• Develop, plan and execute the master production schedule based on actual and forecasted customer demand.

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
• Ensure delivery terms are met and that correct documentation accompanies consignments

Operational Input

• 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

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