Production Scheduler at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

In this role you will…

• Manages the short-term planning process by converting the 0 – 13-week supply plan into an optimized production schedule
• Set-up and distribute the weekly production schedule based on pre-determined optimal production run sequences, optimal utilization of available resources and deliver plan to production for execution
• Record production results and report to the relevant functions in order to initiate corrective actions and to enhance effective planning
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports performance to schedule of production activities (Conformance to Plan) utilizing information derived from material and production control systems
• Ensure that local ERP system reflects the optimized production scheduled and/or changes to the schedule
• Build and maintain Flexible Repeating Schedule process, reviewed quarterly to refresh cycle based on demand changes and site performance
• Coordinate & Facilitate daily supply performance meetings (batch tracking) in order to build strong relationships between different support functions
• Escalate supply related issues to relevant Supply Planner and prepare weekly deck on CTP Root Causes Analysis, Material Availability issues and SOLS events (Stock out/Low Stock)
• Works closely with the Supply Planner to drive the Rough-Cut Capacity Process and ensure that it delivers an achievable plan in the 3-month time period.
• Recommend adjustments to the short -term plan to ensure optimal utilization of resources (people, machines and materials)
• Jointly work with Materials Planner to ensure availability of materials to meet the supply plan
• Ensure that all 1st touch procurement processes are implemented, and appropriate action is taken to resolve supplier related issues timeously
• Maintain the relevant master data relevant to scheduling in order to retrieve up to date data for effective planning (batch sizes, shift patterns, crew factor, demonstrated run rates, C/O, product sequence matrix, cycle times, PM, shutdown calendars, product conversion cost, inventory holding cost, asset depreciation, etc.)
• Jointly work with Supply Planning and Procurement to ensure optimum stock levels for both raw materials and components and set appropriate stock levels of inventory
• Implement appropriate measures to ensure we achieve Conformance to Plan, Make Frequency, Manufacturing Lead-time, Site Days Inventory Outstanding & Inventory Reduction Targets and prepare weekly/monthly reports indicating performance against these targets
• Manage phase-out of materials to ensure minimum stock write-off for NPI’s or artwork changes
• Maintain and improve the operating model for the South Africa Supply Chain with all associated Core Commercial Cycle processes (CCC) and systems (eg. SOLS, SAP etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to deliver Supply Chain KPI’s

Why you? 

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Supply Chain (or relative experience)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ production planning and/or scheduling experience in manufacturing environment