Posted on: 06 June 2023
ID 861790

Master Production Scheduler

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

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
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