Req. ID: DPT-Prdsch - Production Scheduler
Description:
FUNCTION: Responsible for developing and maintaining a production schedule that maximizes customer service, plant efficiency, and labor utilization.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Generate a collaborative production schedule for the Liquids and Solid Dose Packaging facilities
2. Maximize plant efficiency through effective use of equipment and personnel
3. Create a production plan that meets stated goals for on time delivery and schedule volatility
4. Monitor schedule adherence and schedule attainment; identify corrective actions to address shortfalls
5. Determine short term labor requirements necessary to support plan
6. Coordinate project schedules and incorporate into commercial production schedule
7. Interface with corporate ERP system as necessary to ensure timeliness and accuracy
8. Identify and resolve potential capacity constraints in compounding and manufacturing
9. Conduct scheduling meetings as required
10. Work with Account Management to convey current order status and maintain sales order accuracy
11. Evaluate and verify routings for accuracy
12. Update and maintain support databases as required

The job descriptions reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: College degree and/or course work in Business Administration. APICS Certification.

Experience: Three to five years experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of shop floor control and production scheduling preferred. Experience with ERP systems necessary. Requires very good organizational and computer skills. Ability to design in MS Access a plus.


DEGREE OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED: -- Moderate FROM: Sr. Manager, Planning & Customer Service



  Rate: $42-57K,   Job Type: Permanent,   Number Of Openings: 1,   Location: Lakewood, NJ
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