Primary Responsibility: The Operations Support Specialist - Production Scheduler is responsible for overseeing and directing biotech production planning, execution, and control. This role involves translating the master production schedule, project plans, and maintenance requirements into detailed day-to-day schedules. Additionally, the Operations Support Specialist performs scenario modelling and facilitates production schedule business decisions. Strong cross-functional collaboration is anticipated to ensure adherence to the plan and drive continuous improvement for planning, communication, visibility, and timely support of schedule attainment. Key Responsibilities: - Convert the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into detailed day-to-day production schedules. - Optimize production schedules based on MPS, operational demands, and available capacity. - Assist in the development of medium-term plans to support scenario analysis, conflict analysis, and production schedule business decisions. - Provide planning support to the operations team for all operations planning-related aspects. - Assist the Operations Team Lead in coordinating operations activities and responding to changes in demand. - Act as the main point of contact for all functional areas to gather critical planning information required for updating and progressing operations plans (e.g., validation, maintenance, engineering, etc.). - Promote an environment conducive to planning improvements aligned with site strategies, ensure MPS alignment, and incorporate project feedback into production plans. - Facilitate daily operations team meetings and weekly supply review meetings. - Conduct monthly resource forecasting in collaboration with Operations Team Leads. - Communicate the production plan across operations areas, identifying any production or material constraints that may affect progress. Work with operations and planning groups to resolve constraints. - Respond to changes in demand/schedule by analyzing updated plans and highlighting areas of risk or schedule conflict to the operations manager. - Collect and disseminate data required for monthly reporting. - Generate and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports and metrics as necessary. Key Competencies Required: - Excellent understanding of operations scheduling processes. - Ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and report on data related to production activities. - Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. - Proven ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner within a cross-functional organization. - Demonstrates flexibility and effective response to changing priorities. - Excellent problem-solving skills. - Customer-focused. - Strong planning and organizational skills. - Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively and efficiently. Qualifications: - Third-level qualification, preferably in a science-related field. - 2-3 years of experience in (bio) pharmaceutical manufacturing. - Relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS, IIPMM) advantageous. - Lean/Continuous Improvement qualifications advantageous Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV ****Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland**** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert. Skills: SAP Production Scheduling Supply Chain Demand Planning Production Planning Forecasting Lean
