Job Description
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Drug Substance Process Operations Production Planner
The Production Planner in the Drug Substance Process Operations team is accountable for end-to end production supporting Solution Supply/Weigh&Dispense, Fed Batch and Continuous Manufacturing. This requires the schedule management of a stable process supported by a flexible, collaborative, multi-skilled teamwork environment.
What you will do:
Co-ordinate the development of all planning aspects of Manufacturing Operations in accordance with cGMP regulations, applicable safety considerations and SOPs.
Co-ordinate with the DSP Ops leadership team to align on templates and tools to determine the optimal use of resources to meet production targets and provide as input to the finite schedule process/governance.
Development and implementation of systems for scheduling and documenting of predictable patterns of work for manufacturing-based activities:Co-ordinate the activities of the Drug Substance Process Operations, Cell Banking planning and scheduling within the Facility to ensure there is sufficient detail on tasks which are to be executed in the manufacturing areas.
Develop standard hours for operational tasks, such that a rhythm of predictable patterns of work can be understood, rolling into CI initiatives as appropriate.
Co-ordinate with utilities and engineering such that any maintenance, calibrations, and vendor activities are level loaded and planned in line with batch schedules, ensuring all compliance needs are met for calibration/maintenance.
Create process to report Key Performance indicators versus plan through tier processes on a Daily and weekly basis.
Assist in the handover process where key deliverables relating to the planning role must be reported and documented.
Support monthly trending and analysing of performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of operational, calibration and maintenance systems.
Build an excellent relationship with warehouse and Supply Chain planning team. Works closely with production managers and operators to priorities tasks and allocate resources effectively.
Ensure purchase orders are placed in line with lead times and agreed SLAs with site customers.Facilitating regular schedule reviews at shop floor level (tier 0), with management (tier1) and senior management (tier 2)
Coordinate various functions within organisation to maintain accurate records on schedule adherence, developing standard units of measure for schedule adherence. Reporting of production performance metrics to track production performance, identify areas for improvement, and support decision-making.
Monitor material consumption and coordinate the release of process orders, ensuring materials are available when needed so that production targets are met. Communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination.