Quality Control Scheduler

Emergent BioSolutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Scheduler to optimize testing activities within the QC laboratories. This role is crucial for ensuring timely test results that support manufacturing operations and the stability program. The successful candidate will develop and maintain testing schedules, analyze lab capacity, and work closely with cross-functional teams to align priorities. A supportive culture and diverse career opportunities await you in this innovative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for individuals around the world.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Extensive benefits package

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a scheduler in manufacturing or related fields.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in production planning tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate testing schedules aligned with production needs.
• Analyze lab testing capacity and manage scheduling conflicts.
• Develop and track QC performance metrics for management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Production Planning

Education

5 years experience in scheduling

Experience in quality control lab

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed to protect life.

Job summary:

The Quality Control Scheduler plays a critical role in coordinating and optimizing all testing activities within the Quality Control (QC) laboratories. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the QC testing schedule to ensure test results are available within established timeframes to support manufacturing operations, lot release cycle times, and the stability program. The QC Scheduler is also responsible for monitoring testing progress for each sample or lot and providing clear visibility of status updates within the QC organization and across the site. This role works closely with the manufacturing scheduler and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and adjustments as needed to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Create testing schedules that align with the manufacturing schedule and stability program requirements.
2. Coordinate QC resource availability based on production schedules and capacity planning.
3. Analyze and monitor lab testing capacity and set testing schedule to minimize capacity constraints. Work with management to proactively manage capacity constraints.
4. Develop short term, midterm, and long-term lab capacity supporting 24/5 manufacturing environment.
5. Support the QC team in prioritizing work based on product criticality, customer needs, and delivery deadlines.
6. Develop, implement, and maintain scheduling processes, systems, and tools to drive efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement within the QC function.
7. Adjust testing schedules as needed based on changes in demand or operational conditions.
8. Liaise with QC, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure adequate materials and resources are available for lab testing.
9. Coordinate and schedule non-testing activities (such as instrument maintenance and calibration) that impact the QC areas to maximize up time and reduce impact to supporting departments.
10. Launch samples in LIMS.
11. Develop and track QC performance metrics and prepare regular reports for management on adherence to schedules and capacity utilization.
12. Communicate risks and/or changes that will impact the supply of finished goods.
13. Chair daily manager huddle.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

1. 5 years experience as a scheduler in a manufacturing or related environment. Experience in a quality control lab environment is preferred.
2. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
4. Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools (e.g., ERP/MRP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar software).
5. Ability to analyze data, forecast production needs, and solve scheduling conflicts effectively.
6. Strong attention to detail for monitoring schedules, inventory, and quality compliance.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
8. Experience in working in a highly regulated industry is preferred.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence.
• Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Break through thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.