Manager – CAR-T Production Scheduling

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The primary responsibility of the Manager, CAR-T Production Scheduling is to manage a production planning and operations scheduling team across an entire value stream (end-to-end) for one of the CAR-T products manufactured in Summit, NJ.  The role will require significant collaboration across internal and external functions to ensure on-time manufacturing and fulfillment of final product. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities, triage and prioritize unplanned events that impact production, manage a very dynamic production schedule, and lead a small 24/7/365 team of production scheduling staff.

Shifts Available:

• Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of approximately 3-4 direct reports (Specialist level) that provide 24/7/365 production planning and scheduling coverage to Manufacturing Operations 

• Oversee the scheduling of discrete patient lots week to week as provided by Strategic plan

• Provide input to strategic plan through communication of value stream needs including but not limited to shutdowns, validation activities, equipment PM’s etc.

• Oversee the day-to-day interface between stakeholders, available equipment, personnel, and production scheduling

• Oversee the relationship between scheduling and training dept resulting in the population of daily schedule that includes training activities

• Effectively collaborate with manufacturing personnel to manage downtime, delays and other short-term scheduling impacts

• Building and guiding team to mitigate day to day scheduling conflicts through immediate action and long-term mitigation through CI or Standard Work

• Identify and partner with necessary cross functional resources to automate or integrate scheduling functions into existing or newly created tools

• Act as Key point of contact and primary contributor to non-routine scheduling event (i.e., launches, shutdowns, process changes, etc.)

• Work closely with value stream support teams to aid in the scheduling and implementation of process improvements

• Contribute to and maintain KPI’s related to scheduling and process performance

• Develop and implement tools required to actively manage the material readiness

• Develop and maintain media production schedule and inventory status

• Evaluate and implement changes to steady state schedule to maximize asset utilization

• Develop and support implementation of steady state and ramp schedules

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced understanding of cell therapy manufacturing requirements and interdependencies with shared resources across the value stream

• Knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations

• Advanced proficiency in planning / ERP systems and analytics tool

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and delivery

• Ability to report key metrics and major impacts to senior leadership

• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time

• Ability to work as a team and mentor peers

• Ability to develop and provide training on various functions

• Ability to solve routine and complex problems

• Ability to provide on-call support in case of emergent issues

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training will be considered.

• 5-7 years of experience supporting ERP/MRP/DRP systems. 

• 5 years relevant work experience required within a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication skills (to include oral, written, and presentation skills).

• Leadership experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• SAP experience.

• Power BI experience.

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Summit West - NJ - US: $97,370 - $117,987

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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