Associate, Production Scheduler, Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Devens, MA

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The Associate, Production Scheduler, Cell Therapy Manufacturing supports the scheduling of GMP operations in support of clinical and commercial CAR-T manufacturing at the Devens Cell Therapy Manufacturing Site. This role provides manufacturing operations with a plan that maximizes efficiency, resources, and capacity to achieve on time delivery within budget. This role is more focused on floor support, and the scheduling support needed during processing. May work on continuous improvement and operational excellence projects/ matters in a support role. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities, manage different projects, and build/ communicate scheduling best practices. This position will be a 12hr shift on the Panama schedule, with possibility of off-hours support to address scheduling constraints or questions as they arise.

Shifts Available:

1pm – 1am (rotational schedule that includes holidays and weekends at a 24/7 cell therapy manufacturing facility, fully onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for the Manufacturing Operations team to provide support, facilitating operational continuity and addressing issues as they arise and escalating if needed.  
• Supports scheduling team in the creation and revision of the production plan/ schedule to meet product demand at the site.
• Supports equipment/ non-process needs of the Manufacturing Operations team on the floor
• Supports collection of KPI and performance analytics 
• Work with Document Control to ensure all documents (e.g. batch records and packaging records) are ready for Manufacturing.
• Build strong relationships and communication with all functions.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy (or related) manufacturing. 
• Understanding of cell therapy and aseptic processing or lab techniques
• Understanding of planning/ ERP (SAP) systems and analytics tools (RTMS/ Syncade)  preferred
• Experience in MS Office applications
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently to meet objectives.
• Ability to work as a team
• Attention to detail and ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify and support strategies for continuous improvement.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Basic Requirements:

• 0-3 years' experience
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant science, engineering or similar discipline preferred.
• 1+ years of scheduling experience in cGMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in scheduling cell therapy manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in material planning and/or finite scheduling in a medium to high volume environment, knowledge of scheduling platforms preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute. 

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