Master Scheduler

Responsible for managing all GMP orders from the receipt of purchase orders and schedule requests through manufacturing, packaging, and release. Focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and elevating customer service.  

This is a fully onsite role based at our Mississauga location.

What will you do: 

• Create and maintain the production schedule in SAP system based on available production capacity (both Machine and labor).
• Balance and optimize production schedule as appropriate to improve on time delivery and production efficiencies, with focus on resolution of client issues on shared constrained equipment. 
• Identify and mitigate On Time Delivery (OTD) and On Time in Full (OTIF) risks arising from constraints and / or quality issues, through cross functional teamwork. Analyze the supply plans and update commit dates as required.
• Attend Value Stream Meetings, representing the Voice of Customer. Ensures OTIF risks and issues are promptly communicated to planning team.
• Attend client calls and meetings as needed to propose mitigation plans for potential supply risks.
• Identify process improvement projects and lead cross functional teams to mitigate supply chain risks across the site.
• Lead the support teams for document readiness and material availability well ahead of production date, while using outputs from short term readiness meetings.
• Attend daily Tier 2 meeting, ensuring all jobs are running as per agreed upon plan, taking into consideration known risks, mitigation plans, FBDs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Expected solid understanding of entire product portfolios with process trains, exceptions, alternate options.
• Drive and challenge internal teams to meet upcoming schedule, highlighting opportunities and risks.
• Chair Short Term Readiness Meeting, Level Load Meeting and Production Handshake Meetings. Demonstrate excellent meeting leadership skills, while ensuring Agenda, Actions and Meeting Minutes are captured and communicated in good time.
• Coordinate client requirements with internal teams, i.e., Procurement, Production, Process pharmacy, Business Management and Quality. Based on the 0–4-week production horizon.
• Create and maintain master data, i.e., Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Routings in ERP.
• Maintaining Schedule request forms (SRFs) to process all orders in a timely manner.
• Review bulk and semi-finished materials before accepting and planning new orders.
• Coach/mentor other members in the team.

How will you get here:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Materials Management, or related business field.

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS) CPIM/CSCP or similar certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of previous manufacturing planning or scheduling experience using SAP or equivalent “Business Planning Tools”.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong negotiation, decision making and problem-solving skills. Strategic problem solver with expertise in all aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain.  Expertise in Production Life Cycle Management in pharmaceutical industry (e.g., launches, generic entry and discontinuation).  Advanced analytical skills in both supply chain flow and client service processes.  Proficient in Microsoft Package including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (advanced).  Detail oriented with the ability to quickly analyze complex problems and propose solutions. Proven ability to manage multiple changing priorities.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).  Works autonomously under minimum direction to meet project and team objectives.  Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.  Ability to recommend improvements relating to processes and systems.  Proficiency with the English language.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company savings plan, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.