Finite Scheduler

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We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

We are currently seeking a Finite Scheduler to join our team. This is a full-time opportunity, located in Stouffville Ontario.

The tasks and responsibilities of the Finite Scheduler will include but are not limited to:

• Utilize the DS scheduling tool / RRP3 to maintain system dates within SAP
• Develop, maintain and publish the detailed finite schedule in the DS scheduler tool using end to end sequencing
• Ability to work with internal supervisors/managers and support departments to accurately schedule the business needs, with inputs/recommendations to be reflected in the finite schedule
• Identify and elevate issues to the Master Scheduler or SC Manager that may impact the weekly commitments that cannot be resolved in this horizon
• Convert firm planned orders into discrete orders and utilize the ERP scheduling tool to ensure schedules within the 4–5-week horizon is realistic and achievable
• Manage and reissue process orders into MES to ensure alignment with dispensing activities
• Ensure jobs are issued with the proper documentation in line with the desired formulas and routing as defined within SAP
• Load all jobs into the weekly RTE file and distribute to pertinent departments
• Lead weekly interdepartmental RTE call to ensure manufacturing/packaging readiness in the frozen horizon and beyond
• Track RTE metrics, and highlight and manage RTE action items
• Communicate material and document requirements to supporting departments to ensure priorities are established in other departments to support the MPS in the firm zones
• Plan accordingly the required “planned” downtime due to PMs, Engineering and other requirements. Communicate the start dates to impacted departments
• Lead weekly forward-looking draft reviews with the operations team to identify any challenges, improvements or execution issues that impact C+1 and beyond
• Work with Production Coordinator to ensure the required production documents and materials are available and will be delivered within the requested timeframe
• Support by attending the daily manufacturing shop floor meetings (Lean, Tier, Mon->
  
  Fri)
• Publish Weekly schedule metrics including monthly projection plans, Work center utilization/execution, RTE readiness, risk factors, scheduled downtimes
• Support the root cause/corrective actions of all underlying scheduling misses
• Support the S&OP process by maintaining a detailed and capacity/materials-planned 3-month horizon
• Manage the frozen/firm zone to ensure that the delivery of bulk adheres to market requirements/FG plan
• Help direct the operations team with process improvement reviews/activities
• Back up Sr. Finite Scheduler with such duties as:

• Develop, issue and publish the detailed finite schedule in the SAP DS board using end to end sequencing to ensure the release of Finished Goods
• Manage the frozen/firm zone to ensure that the delivery of the bulk/finished goods are aligned with defined due dates
• Establish achievable production schedules as specified in the routings and available head counts.
• Other related duties as required

• College Diploma or University degree in Science, Business, Engineering or Supply Chain
• CPIM is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Working knowledge of how to build finite schedules in Manufacturing, Packaging and supporting areas
• Solid understanding of S&OP and GMP processes
• Experience working in a production plant
• ERP systems, MS Office package

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