Production Scheduler

GlaxoSmithKline; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria

Onsite gym

Temperature-controlled climate

Health & Wellness clinic

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Zebulon, NC is seeking a Production Scheduler to execute 0-6 week horizon scheduling for select work centers, oversee capacity definitions and data accuracy across the site, and coordinate supply chain activities including demand and order fulfillment.

You will lead daily Flow Meetings, maintain an Open Order Book, and ensure conformance to schedule using FFRS; prior SAP experience and scheduling experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 3+ years' experience in a logistics/production-related role.
• SAP experience and scheduler/planner experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate Open Order Book so systems can identify scheduled shipments.
• Execute level-loaded and Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS) to ensure order fulfillment.
• Measure Conformance to Schedule (CTS), Schedule Stability (SS), and Cycle Time for assigned work centers.
• Facilitate daily supply chain performance management sessions (Flow Meetings) for selected work centers.
• Maintain up-to-date capacity definitions for production work centers based on output.
• Execute predefined Performance Management processes to ensure order fulfillment and adherence to FFRS.
• Accommodate Production Scheduling for non-standard activities (e.g., NPI) while maintaining FFRS standards.
• Maintain complete data accuracy of supply-critical fields across data systems.
• Identify and mitigate stock at risk and work with support functions on inventory write-offs.

Skills

Open Order Book management

Flow meeting facilitation

Scheduling systems

CTS / Schedule Stability

Data integrity

Capacity planning

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Influence stakeholders

GxP awareness

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Why you?

Are you looking for a pivotal role in production planning where you can build business partnerships, enhance efficiency, and accelerate production processes? If so, the Production Planner position at GSK could be an exciting opportunity for you to explore.

As a Production Scheduler at GSK, you will be responsible to execute Production Scheduling (0-6 week Horizon) for select work centers within a single site in the GSK Manufacturing network, to monitor and define the capacity statement for select work centers within a single site in the GSK Manufacturing network (0-24 months) to run the Performance Management process for Order Fulfillment for a single site within the GSK Manufacturing network and to monitor, maintain and ensure complete data accuracy of all critical data related fields for their respective work centers. for planning, managing, and coordinating the supply chain activities at our site. This role involves overseeing demand and supply management, order fulfillment, production scheduling, raw material planning, material management operations, and customer interface.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Maintenance of an accurate Open Order Book so systems can be used to identify when product shipments are scheduled to occur.
• Execution of a level-loaded and Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS) methodology to ensure order fulfillment.
• Measurement of Conformance to Schedule (CTS), Schedule Stability (SS), and Cycle Time for all assigned work centers.
• Facilitation of daily supply chain performance management session (i.e. Flow Meeting) to represent select work centers.
• Maintenance of an up-to-date capacity definition for select production work centers, based on demonstrated output.
• Execution of a pre-defined Performance Management process to ensure order fulfillment, whilst maintaining strict adherence to the FFRS methodology and intent.
• Accommodation of the Production Scheduling requirements for non-standard activity (such as New Product Introduction or Artwork/Pack Change), whilst maintaining strict adherence to the FFRS methodology and intent.
• Constant monitoring, maintenance and complete accuracy of all Supply critical fields within all data systems related to the select work centers for which the Production Scheduler is responsible.
• Identification and mitigation of stock at risk and working with key support functions in processing any inventory write off requests.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree
• 3+ years' experience in a logistics/ production related role.
• SAP experience
• Scheduler or Planner experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualification in a Commerce / Business / supply chain related discipline, logistics, supply management, demand management, operational management desirable.
• Bachelor's degree
• Highly numerate with knowledge of planning/scheduling systems
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to assimilate information from different sources to generate achievable plans
• Good Communicator
• Attention to detail with ability to work under pressure
• Influence key stakeholder
• Ability to learn new systems
• Prior Pharmaceutical experience

About the Zebulon Site

GSK's Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largestGSKPharmaceuticalsecondary manufacturing site in North America. The site islocatedless than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson,and Wake Forest.

Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:

• Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours
• Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees
• Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition
• Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company
• A priority focuses onSafety and Quality
• CleanandGMP compliant work environment
• Onsite cafeteria
• Onsite gym
• Temperature-controlledclimate
• Licensed,onsite Health & Wellness clinic

#LI-GSK

Skills

Cold Chain, Customer-Focused, Customs Duties, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Logistics Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Transportation And Logistics, Warehouse Management

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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