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Finite Scheduler

Finite Scheduler

Ireland Posted 2025-04-14

Manufacturing Finite Scheduler

The key scope of responsibility for this role is to ensure the planning and release of orders to manufacturing take place efficiently, while ensuring sufficient materials and capacity are available for the manufacturing plan of record. This role acts as a single point of contact to plan all raw material deliveries, batch production and other ancillary activities.

Organization Description:

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world's top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals, we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China, USA, EU, and Asia. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

Department Description

As Finite Scheduler, you’ll be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives. In this role you will report into the Manufacturing Operations Lead.

Your Responsibilities

The Finite Scheduler supports manufacturing operations in the following capacity:

Translate the master production schedule into detailed daily execution plans.
Finite scheduling of all processing and preparation activities – hour by hour schedule.
Build and modify the schedule model for MFG 6 and/or 7.
Scheduling of all activities required to support successful execution of all MFG6 and MFG7 batches.
Use finite scheduling and process models to create what-if scenarios to enable ramp up of production cadence, optimise product changeover and plan for lead-in and recovery from facility shutdowns.
Key point of contact re: performing modelling activities to simulate resource / equipment / room constraints.
Finite scheduling of all other associated activities (validation / maintenance / calibrations, etc.)
Become the SAP SME for Manufacturing.
Become the Orchestrate SME for Manufacturing.
Interface with SAP and to set up process orders for batch production and coordinate dispensing and delivery of all raw materials with Warehouse and Manufacturing.
Work with Manufacturing to integrate schedule into Standard Work Plans.
Liaise with the master scheduler in determining capacity statements and material requirements.
Measure and report on schedule performance at a detailed level.
Administer Cycle-Counting / Material control in the suite.
Support the CI process to eliminate procedural and scheduling inefficiencies.
Coordinate activities and liaise with various departments such as QA, QC, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Doc Control, Calibrations, Validation etc. as required.
Attend & present/report at tier meetings.
Maintain daily and weekly reports, ensuring that these are cascaded to the relevant parties.
Escalation of issues as required to ensure business continuity.
Ensure the finite schedule reacts to sudden schedule changes, and communicate details to the impacted parties, making exceptional changes to the schedule when required.
Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs, and controlled documents.
Identify and manage equipment training gaps and requirements.
Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the Manufacturing Associate Director. Will act as a role model for the manufacturing function and also the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Education:

Third level qualification in a science discipline is preferred; or equivalent experience with demonstrated in-depth understanding of processes, technology and function within bio/pharma GMP manufacturing.

Technical Knowledge/Experience:

Evidence of continuous professional development is desirable
Working knowledge of ERP such as SAP is desirable
Expertise of scheduling systems such as Orchestrate, SchedulePro, etc. is preferred
Strong levels of experience in a biopharmaceutical or pharma industry is required
Experience working within GMP manufacturing environment is desirable
Similar experience in the role of scheduler in a bio/pharma environment is required
Previous experience in the role of finite scheduler is a distinct advantage
Familiarity and in-depth knowledge of bio-process operations is desirable
Strong knowledge of the production environment/associated activities would be advantageous

Personal skills

Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing abilities and work efficiently.
Experienced planning and coordination skills.
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrate strong ethics in adhering to company procedures and policies, regulatory standards, and our customers’ expectations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work on your own initiative within cGMP guidelines

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our vision - Any drug can be made, and any disease can be treated - don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential. Apply now! WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.

Would you like to know more before you apply? Please visit us at https://www.wuxibiologicscareers.ie or contact us via talentacquisition@wuxibiologics.com

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