Poultry Scheduler

Zoetis Spain SL; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Manufacturing Scheduler in Poultry to coordinate production schedules and align demand with capacity across the Lab and Operations teams.

You will work with Supply Chain and other departments to ensure process orders are released on time and safety requirements are met, while maintaining strong communication with team leaders and staff across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with leadership experience or a higher degree with leadership exposure.
• 3+ years in biologics manufacturing or related field.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP, MRP/MPS, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Review Poultry lab capacities and capabilities to align with demand.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to fulfill Process orders on time.
• Understand timing of process orders via SAP and ensure timely releases.
• Collaborate with departments to meet deadlines and budget reviews.
• Participate in floor and lab operations and safety meetings.
• Provide backup leadership coverage for hourly workforce and shift changes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree with leadership experience

BS/MS/MBA with 0-2 years leadership experience

Minimum 3 years relevant Biologics manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP ERP System

MRP/MPS principles

Microsoft Office

Trackwise

Minitab

Job description

Job Description: The Manufacturing Scheduler in Poultry is responsible for scheduling orders for production by working with supply chain to review the customer demand, agreeing with the process orders released by supply chain by ensuring the production labs and manpower can accommodate the requests to ensure the timely completion of the process orders. This role will also serve as a backup for the team leaders to help with colleague engagement and direction of the hourly workforce. This individual will conduct all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines as appropriate, etc.

Position Responsibilities

• Review and understand the Poultry lab capacities and capabilities.
• Communicate with supply chain to understand and support fulfillment of Process orders.
• Understand the timing and importance of the process orders through SAP.
• Ensure the timely release of process orders through coordination with other departments as needed, such as Process Specialist, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Finance, Maintenance, Capital project managers, and Operational Excellence specialist(s) as necessary to meet critical deadlines.
• Participate and be aware of the annual budget process and well as quarterly financial reviews.
• Managing multiple simultaneous production schedules along with creating long-term and short-term production schedules
• Participation in floor and lab operations, clean room audits, department meetings, shift changes, etc.
• Must be flexible in daily start time to ensure salaried coverage across the shift is available for the operations.
• Must be available for on-call support in evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Communicate with the team leaders to support continuously improvement of production workflow, lab capabilities and the capabilities of the team.
• Participate in safety related investigations and monthly safety meetings.
• Participate and/or lead special projects as directed by area Manager/Team leader.
• Learn, understand, and support the completion of Manufacturing Batch Record Review and other applicable department documentation.
• Department Specific Responsibilities as indicated.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree with 2-4 years of leadership experience OR BS/MS/MBA with 0-2 years of leadership experience OR Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a Biologics manufacturing site.
• Relevant manufacturing or analytical experience in microbiology, biology, engineering, or other scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Zoetis Core Beliefs and leadership competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with all levels of colleagues including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results.
• Knowledge of product flow through Poultry Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints is preferred.
• Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP Platform using MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Extensive knowledge and capabilities with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Extensive knowledge and capabilities with SAP Enterprise Resource System
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and team/group interactive and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to product quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of 9CFR and EU regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Experience using Trackwise (Event Tracking System) Change Request and Investigation Writing software preferred but not required.
• Experience using Operational Excellence and problem-solving tools such as DMAIC and Minitab analytical software and knowledge of lean tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Full time Regular Colleague

Competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification.

Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability.

Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.