Manager Production Scheduling

1758 Abbott Healthcare Private Limited; Solan; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in India is seeking a Production Planning professional to translate demand forecasts into actionable weekly and monthly production schedules. The role coordinates with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse and Sales to ensure adherence and optimal use of capacity.

The candidate will manage MRP for RM/PM, release procurement requests, and monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking, while generating performance and forecast accuracy reports for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Excel and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, liquids, etc.).
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and targets.
• Run MRP to calculate RM/PM, release PRs/indent requests to procurement, track deliveries.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG and manage slow-moving or near-expiry stock.
• Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales; conduct planning meetings.
• Maintain planning records and generate reports on schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Data interpretation

Pharma manufacturing processes

Coordination & stakeholder management

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. 1. Production Planning & Scheduling Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and demand targets. Convert rolling plans into workable daily/weekly production line scheduling. Align planning with machine capacity, manpower availability, and changeover time. Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure schedule adherence.
2. 2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Run MRP to calculate raw material (RM), packaging material (PM), Release PRs/indent requests to procurement based on lead times and stock levels. Track supplier deliveries and elevate delays or shortages.
3. 3. Inventory Management Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG to avoid stockouts or overstocking. Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and non-moving inventory and take corrective actions.
4. 4. Coordination & Communication Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales. Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross-functional teams.
5. 5. Data Management & Reporting Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics. Generate reports such as schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel and data interpretation skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.)
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Educational Qualifications

Any bachelor's degree

Reporting to: Head PPIC

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION: India > Village Mauza : Baddi

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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