Associate Specialist Production Planning

Working With Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Position Summary

Plans and schedules production related activities at the cell therapy manufacturing facility. Provides manufacturing operations with a plan that maximizes efficiency, resources, and capacity. Achieves on time delivery within budget. Work on projects / matters of moderate complexity. Evaluates and develops scheduling tools and provides technical expertise.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules production schedules to meet product demand at the site.
• Plan and schedule all associated production and support activities including intermediates, product shipment, facility and equipment maintenance.
• Work with Document Control to ensure all documents (i.e. batch records and packaging records) are ready for Manufacturing.
• Build strong relationships and communication with all functions.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of forecasting, capacity planning, and production planning.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy (or related) manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently on projects or problems of moderate scope to meet objectives. Troubleshoots and identifies causes and suggests solutions.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy.
• Source of imaginative, thorough, and innovative solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Experience in lean, operational excellence, six sigma, or continuous improvement, and process mapping preferred. Supports an environment that encourages continuous improvement, best practices and appropriate risk taking.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders of internal and external teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expert in Microsoft Office programs.

Schedule : Wed - Sun 8am-5pm, Training scheduled Mon-Fri first 60 days.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Associate Director of Production Planning.

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

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