- Develop, plan, and execute the master production schedule based on actual and forecasted customer demand.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Computer literacy: Proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and ERP system
- Information Gathering
- Interrogating Information
- Taking Action
- Managing Performance
- Planning and Organising
