KBI: US - Global Finite Scheduler, Senior

At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact. 

Position Summary:

Responsible for creating and maintaining Finite Production Schedule for assigned site(s) by using a Finite Scheduling software. Responsible for internal alignment and communication of the Production Schedule to all departments involved. Responsible for scheduling and making active work orders in systems of record to signal material picking in the Warehouse and for Support to build PARs. Responsible for scheduling maintenance and metrology activities at assigned site(s). Responsible for assisting, creating, and displaying metrics for the rest of the Global Supply Chain and assisting Planning as needed.

Responsibilities:

·         Creating and optimizing schedules: Create, track, maintain and optimize short-term schedules for production by balancing demand with production sequencing and resource efficiency.

·         Work with Manufacturing and Planning Leadership teams on running simulations and scenarios for enhanced decision making.

·         Participate in theoretical capacity evaluations to firm up the cadence, changeover time, shutdown, maintenance windows that derive the total theoretical annual batch count that impacts the budget and financial commitments, and that help track capacity utilization.

·         Incorporating feedback and alignment reached through the S&OE and S&OP processes to ensure feedback about changes to plans are incorporated into schedules in a timely manner and work with teams like material planners, warehouse, quality, and maintenance to ensure alignment and meet company objectives.

·         Ensuring that work orders driving material needs are aligned with the active schedule

·         Modeling operations: Model different steps of operations, capacity type, buffer type, and wait time constraints and conducting simulations.

·         Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements: 

·         Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree

·         Minimum experience required: 8+ years preferably as a MFG Operator or Production Control Planner or a combination of education & experience

·         Minimum knowledge required: general cGMP MFG operations (Chromatography, TFF, Automated Systems, etc…)

·         Minimum skills required:

o   Technical writing

o   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs

o   Familiarity with SAP, LIMS, MES (Syncade) other PLC systems

·         Experience in a Scheduler role, preferably within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Principles) environment.

·         Ability to collaborate with functional leaders to support production optimization recommendations.

·         Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner.

·         Analytical skills with the ability to measure and report metrics and help to identify issues through peers and manager through root cause analysis

Salary Range: $99,142 - $136,321

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.   

About KBI: 

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com. 

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team. 

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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