Chicago Pharma Scheduler: Primavera P6 & GMP Expert

Andvaris Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Andvaris Inc. is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Scheduler in Chicago, IL, with extensive Oracle Primavera P6 expertise to support pharmaceutical production planning and scheduling.

The role requires deep knowledge of batch production, GMP, and FDA regulations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery. The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, analyze, and optimize complex schedules, monitor progress, and implement recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing and scheduling.
• Hands-on Oracle Primavera P6 experience.
• FDA GMP knowledge.
• ERP/MRP familiarity.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Plan and sequence manufacturing activities, including batch production, packaging, testing, and finished-product release.
• Establish schedule logic, activity relationships, dependencies, critical paths, and milestones.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, APIs, excipients, and packaging materials.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and identify delays or risks.
• Analyze capacity, equipment utilization, workforce availability, and production constraints.
• Develop recovery schedules and corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure schedules align with GMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Prepare scheduling reports, track KPIs, and communicate performance to management.
• Utilize ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to support planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Andvaris Inc. is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Scheduler in Chicago, IL, with extensive Oracle Primavera P6 expertise to support pharmaceutical production planning and scheduling.

The role requires deep knowledge of batch production, GMP, and FDA regulations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery. The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, analyze, and optimize complex schedules, monitor progress, and implement recovery plans.