Pharma Production Scheduler: Master Planning & Scheduling

BioSpace; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace in Petersburg, VA is seeking an on-site Senior Production Scheduler to optimize near- and long-term production schedules for sterile fill-finish operations. You will work across teams to ensure schedule adherence, coordinate material availability, and minimize delays.

The role requires strong collaboration with procurement, maintenance, and QA to resolve conflicts and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a background in cGMP manufacturing and proficient use of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Six+ years of experience in production scheduling in pharma/biotech or other regulated environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Smartsheet or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current and future production processes to identify key workflows and dependencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and oversee a comprehensive scheduling process.
• Develop and maintain near-term and longer-term production schedules and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor production data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Detail-oriented

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

BioSpace in Petersburg, VA is seeking an on-site Senior Production Scheduler to optimize near- and long-term production schedules for sterile fill-finish operations. You will work across teams to ensure schedule adherence, coordinate material availability, and minimize delays.

The role requires strong collaboration with procurement, maintenance, and QA to resolve conflicts and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a background in cGMP manufacturing and proficient use of