Associate, Production Planning and Scheduling

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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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

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.  May work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key 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.
• Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy (or related) manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently to meet objectives.
• 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.
• Expert in Microsoft Office programs.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant science, engineering or similar discipline preferred.

Experience

• 0-3 years preferred; 1+ years of scheduling experience in cGMP manufacturing environment desired.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only):

• The incumbent will be required to work in an office environment potentially requiring ergonomic considerations
• The incumbent will be required to work in a conference room environment for moderate periods of time.
• Occasional excursions to labs or production area requiring some level of gowning.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing, laboratory, mechanical and warehouse environments.

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 0700am - 0530pm

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $70,030 to $84,900, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). 

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site.

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 assistanc