Production Planner/Sr. Production Planner, Manufacturing
KBI Biopharma
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Position Summary:
The incumbent develops and manages finite scheduling activities in support of manufacturing operations. Coordinates with manufacturing staff to ensure schedule accuracy in upstream, downstream, and support services. Coordinates with Facilities to incorporate key preventative maintenance activities into the production schedule. Coordinate with global production planners as needed. This person reports to the head of manufacturing or delegate as needed.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a finite scheduling system in support of the daily/weekly/monthly production schedule as set forth by head of manufacturing and production planner
Regularly meet with manufacturing operational leads to schedule adherence
Ensure program requirements within the production schedule reflect the process via coordination with their manufacturing team and Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T)
Coordinate schedule changes with Manufacturing, MS&T and Supply Chain staff and escalate issues as necessary to ensure seamless production execution
Manage the 1-Month schedule look-ahead for production and adjust accordingly per long-term production schedule
Support coordination of material work orders in support of production readiness for manufacturing
Integrate key preventative maintenance activities into the production schedule in support of minimal interruption to Manufacturing operations via coordination with Facilities and the Manufacturing team
Develop and communicate schedule adherence Key Performance Indicators (Monthly KPIs)
Requirements:
- Production Planner,: associate degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline is required and B.A./B.S. preferred and 2+ years’ experience in related GMP manufacturing operations
- Sr. Production Planner: associate degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline is required and B.A./B.S. preferred and 5+ years’ experience in related GMP manufacturing operations
- Interpersonal Savvy/Respect for Others
- Business Acumen
- Priority Setting
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Integrity and Personal Responsibility
- Action Oriented (Results Orientation/Performance Focus)
- Customer Focus
- Experience in single-use platform technology is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of Upstream/Downstream fundamentals and unit operations is preferred
About KBI:
KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com.
KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
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KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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