Production Planner

Job Summary:

The incumbent Develops and manages finite scheduling activities in support of Manufacturing operations. Coordinates with MFG staff to ensure schedule accuracy. Submits material work plans via requests from Manufacturing managers, as requested. Coordinates with Facilities, Maintenance, and other entities to incorporate key support activities into the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a finite scheduling system in support of the daily/weekly production schedule.
  
• Ensure program requirements within the production schedule reflect the process via coordination with Manufacturing (MFG) and Manufacturing Sciences (MS).
  
• Coordinate schedule changes with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences and Supply Chain staff and escalate issues as necessary to ensure seamless production execution.
  
• Manage the 3-Month schedule look-ahead for production and adjust accordingly per long-term production schedule.
  
• Manage weekly schedule meeting with key staff members.
  
• Support coordination of material plan work orders in support of production readiness for upstream and downstream Manufacturing teams.
  
• Integrate key Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Facility Response (FR) activities into the production schedule in support of minimal interruption to Manufacturing operations via coordination with Facilities and MFG staff.
  
• Develop and communicate schedule adherence Key Performance Indicators (Monthly KPIs).
  
• Create and manage Manufacturing support requests (e.g. environmental monitoring schedule)
  
• Initiate, track, and close material supplier complaints with SQM team.
  
• Directly assist MFG manager and Specialist teams when requested. (e.g. documentation reviews)
  

Job Responsibilities

• Develop/Maintain/Improve finite schedule for Manufacturing Operations
  
• Support material plan requests
  
• Coordination of PMs (Preventive Maintenance work orders)
  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of associate's degree required; B.S./B.A. preferred
  
• 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
  

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.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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