Develop, plan and execute the master production schedule based on
actual and forecasted customer demandResponsibilities
Manage the production schedule, including equipment, resources and related data/ systems, and fulfils associated admin requirements
Provide what if capacity and schedule analysis for changing demand, staffing constraints, and new customer project awards
Plan to minimise effects of resource constraints
Schedule maintenance, calibration and cleaning slots
Schedule trial and validation batches
Reschedule backlogs daily, and prioritise and expedite as needed
Suggest batch size changes, rerouting of products and outsourcing/ purchasing of additional equipment, as required
Track material delivery, react accordingly and follow up
Plan to optimise output and meet demand
Production coordination and reporting
Work with production supervisors and managers for optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers
Communicate regarding schedule adjustments
Supply manufacturing with rough cut capacity requirement planning
Prioritise and expedite products with production
Raise/ approve concessions for use of alternate materials
Assess and report on manpower requirements
Perform stock out analysis and prepare stock out reports
Report on budgeted, planned and actual recoveries
Add new products to correct schedule areas and categories for bulk and end item level in the ERP system, and notify relevant parties
Ensure change controls are actioned appropriately
Risk management
Monitor sales against forecast volumes, identifying at risk products
Identify supply deficits, over scheduling, capacity constraints and under loaded schedules and highlight recoveries related financial risks and critical materials shortages
Review stock and sales reports; provide feedback & remedial plans
Analyse customer status reports; identify and resolve issues
Review and manage inventory associated with QS items
Ensure delivery terms are met and that correct documentation accompanies consignments
Operational Input
Provide technical and operational input on operational planning of the unit and on the prioritisation of objectives
Indicate resource needs to enable achievement of work objectives
Monitor and control use of assets/ resources within work area
Skills RequiredBackground/experience
4 to 6 years experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement or Production Planning role
Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
3-year degree or diploma in Procurement, Logistics or Finance, or a related discipline
Specific job skills
Computer literacy: proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and ERP System