Scheduling Leader for Biologics Manufacturing

BioTalent; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent in California is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Scheduling to lead detailed production schedules for Upstream and Downstream operations in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to align manpower, equipment, and materials, adjust plans in real time, and support campaign planning and capacity reviews.

This on-site role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in pharma manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or scheduling within pharma/biologics.
• Working knowledge of Upstream and Downstream biologics manufacturing.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional manufacturing activities and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for Upstream and Downstream operations.
• Coordinate manufacturing plans with cross-functional teams to align manpower, equipment, materials, and suite availability.
• Adjust schedules in real time to address deviations, equipment downtime, material constraints, and changing priorities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Materials Management to align production with material availability and inventory strategies.
• Schedule maintenance, calibrations, and qualification activities with Engineering, Facilities, Validation, and Metrology.
• Support manufacturing campaign planning and handoffs between Upstream and Downstream operations.
• Participate in daily production meetings, schedule reviews, and capacity planning discussions.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and elevate risks to Manufacturing leadership.
• Analyze production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization for continuous improvement.
• Maintain scheduling data and models using approved planning tools.
• Support short-term and long-term manufacturing planning activities.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Production Planning

Manufacturing Scheduling

Biologics Manufacturing

Upstream Processing

Downstream Processing

Capacity Planning

Supply Chain Coordination

cGMP Manufacturing

ERP or Scheduling Systems

Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support

Data Analysis and Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

BioTalent in California is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Scheduling to lead detailed production schedules for Upstream and Downstream operations in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to align manpower, equipment, and materials, adjust plans in real time, and support campaign planning and capacity reviews.

This on-site role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in pharma manufacturing.