Assignment Details
The client seeks a Project Scheduler to implement a new Digital Scheduler in their pharmaceutical company. Ideal candidates have plant scheduling expertise, especially in oral solids manufacturing. Responsibilities include creating scheduling agreements, updating project plans, crafting efficient schedules, assessing employee hours, and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Create Project Scheduling and Design Agreements: Develop agreements outlining project scheduling objectives, timelines, and design requirements in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
2. Maintain Accurate Project Information: Ensure all project information in the scheduling system is accurate and updated as necessary to reflect changes in project status, timelines, and requirements.
3. Craft Efficient Project Schedules: Develop detailed project schedules that optimize resources, minimize downtime, and meet project deadlines while adhering to regulatory requirements and quality standards.
4. Assess Employee Hours and Efficiency: Track and analyze employee hours spent on projects, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and productivity. Generate reports to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
5. Facilitate Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with staff from different departments, including production, quality control, and research and development, to coordinate project activities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure smooth project execution.
Skills Required
Must-Have:
-Proven experience in plant scheduling within the pharmaceutical industry.
-Strong understanding of scheduling software and systems, preferably with experience in implementing digital scheduling solutions.
-Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and facilitate productive meetings and discussions.
Good-to-Have:
-Experience in drug formulation (DF) manufacturing, particularly oral solids.
-Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
-Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
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12 month(s)
31+ years 
On-Site
