Production Scheduler

GlaxoSmithKline; Zebulon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage 0-6 week horizons for select work centers within one Zebulon site. You will monitor capacity 0-24 months and drive order fulfillment while maintaining data accuracy across systems.

This role involves coordinating demand, supply, and customer interfaces to optimize production planning. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree with 3+ years in logistics or production, plus SAP scheduling experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate Open Order Book so shipments are scheduled.
• Execute level-loaded and Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS).
• Measure Conformance to Schedule (CTS), Schedule Stability (SS), and Cycle Time.
• Lead daily supply chain performance management sessions (Flow Meeting).
• Update capacity definitions for production work centers.
• Follow pre-defined Performance Management processes for order fulfillment.
• Handle Production Scheduling for non-standard activities (e.g. New Product Introduction).
• Maintain data accuracy of supply-related fields across systems.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Forecasting

Education

Associate degree in Logistics/related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Why you?

• 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 largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less 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 on Safety and Quality Clean and GMP compliant work environment Onsite cafeteria Onsite gym Temperature-controlled climate 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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing.

So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.