Production Scheduler needed at GlaxoSmithKline
Job title : Production Scheduler
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : August 11, 2022
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In this role you will
- Manages the short-term planning process by converting the 0 13-week supply plan into an optimized production schedule
- Set-up and distribute the weekly production schedule based on pre-determined optimal production run sequences, optimal utilization of available resources and deliver plan to production for execution
- Record production results and report to the relevant functions in order to initiate corrective actions and to enhance effective planning
- Monitors, analyzes, and reports performance to schedule of production activities (Conformance to Plan) utilizing information derived from material and production control systems
- Ensure that local ERP system reflects the optimized production scheduled and/or changes to the schedule
- Build and maintain Flexible Repeating Schedule process, reviewed quarterly to refresh cycle based on demand changes and site performance
- Coordinate & Facilitate daily supply performance meetings (batch tracking) in order to build strong relationships between different support functions
- Escalate supply related issues to relevant Supply Planner and prepare weekly deck on CTP Root Causes Analysis, Material Availability issues and SOLS events (Stock out/Low Stock)
- Works closely with the Supply Planner to drive the Rough-Cut Capacity Process and ensure that it delivers an achievable plan in the 3-month time period.
- Recommend adjustments to the short -term plan to ensure optimal utilization of resources (people, machines and materials)
- Jointly work with Materials Planner to ensure availability of materials to meet the supply plan
- Ensure that all 1st touch procurement processes are implemented, and appropriate action is taken to resolve supplier related issues timeously
- Maintain the relevant master data relevant to scheduling in order to retrieve up to date data for effective planning (batch sizes, shift patterns, crew factor, demonstrated run rates, C/O, product sequence matrix, cycle times, PM, shutdown calendars, product conversion cost, inventory holding cost, asset depreciation, etc.)
- Jointly work with Supply Planning and Procurement to ensure optimum stock levels for both raw materials and components and set appropriate stock levels of inventory
- Implement appropriate measures to ensure we achieve Conformance to Plan, Make Frequency, Manufacturing Lead-time, Site Days Inventory Outstanding & Inventory Reduction Targets and prepare weekly/monthly reports indicating performance against these targets
- Manage phase-out of materials to ensure minimum stock write-off for NPI’s or artwork changes
- Maintain and improve the operating model for the South Africa Supply Chain with all associated Core Commercial Cycle processes (CCC) and systems (eg. SOLS, SAP etc.)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to deliver Supply Chain KPI’s
Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
- Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Supply Chain (or relative experience)
- Minimum 3-5 years’ production planning and/or scheduling experience in manufacturing environment
How to Apply for this Offer
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