Pharma Production Scheduler: Optimize Schedules

Contract Pharmacal Corp; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Pharmacal Corp in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to schedule manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring on-time delivery and coordination with cross‑functional teams.

This full‑time, day‑shift role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in production planning or scheduling, preferably in a pharmaceutical setting. Strong ERP/MRP skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years in procurement, operations, supply chain, logistics or related function with exposure to production planning or scheduling.
• Alternative: Associate’s degree in a related field plus 5+ years in production scheduling/operations; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years in production scheduling/operations.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing/packaging environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing and/or packaging schedules for assigned sites, aligning with demand forecasts, material availability, and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, packaging, maintenance, quality, procurement, supply chain, and logistics teams to optimize scheduling efficiency and resolve constraints.
• Monitor the execution of schedules and adjust as needed to maintain production timelines.
• Track production capacity, equipment utilization, and labor availability to optimize resource allocation and prevent bottlenecks.
• Work with procurement and inventory management to ensure materials and components are available for scheduled runs.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing enhancements to scheduling methodologies.
• Analyze production performance data to assess scheduling effectiveness.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to coordinate scheduling and forecast accuracy.
• Communicate schedule updates, constraints, and solutions to senior leadership and operations teams.
• Provide support to management for complex scheduling tasks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Pharma processes

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + experience

High School Diploma + experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

Contract Pharmacal Corp in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to schedule manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring on-time delivery and coordination with cross‑functional teams.

This full‑time, day‑shift role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in production planning or scheduling, preferably in a pharmaceutical setting. Strong ERP/MRP skills and communication are essential.