About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products.
In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites.
We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division SligoAbbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries.
Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics.
Abbott's diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility.
Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs.
The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements.
The role of Production Scheduler will involve the following:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Lead the creation and management of the master production schedule to ensure seamless operations while overseeing material requirements planning to guarantee timely availability of resources.
Develop and maintain efficient production schedules to meet customer demands and exceed expectations and manage purchase orders to ensure materials are procured within budget and on time.
Control inventory levels to optimize stock and reduce waste, ensuring alignment with company goals and coordinate work orders to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Ensure all customer requests are fulfilled within the requested timeframes, adhering to company policies and budget constraints.
The main responsibilities will include;ERP Management:
Input affiliate requirements, create level schedules, and maintain ERP data
Production Scheduling:
Develop and maintain production schedules to meet 100% order fulfillment
Inventory Control:
Monitor and control inventories of Finished Goods, W.I.P, and Raw Materials to achieve plant inventory goals.
Reporting:
Issue production monitoring reports and prepare documentation for obsolete or rejected materials
Liaison:
Coordinate with other sites (Lake County, Wiesbaden, Dartford, etc.)
Compliance:
Maintain high standards in housekeeping, GMP, and Safety
Communication:
Effectively communicate schedule changes and generate necessary documentation (lot assignment sheets, MLCs, process orders, batch determinations, purchase requisitions)
Continuous Improvement:
Participate in projects for process simplification, system enhancements, and automation
Training:
Provide scheduler-specific training for the planning group
Financial Support:
Assist in financial planning exercises and maintain weekly scope and forecasting files
Safety and Environmental
Compliance:
Ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed and improved
Customer and Database Management:
Initiate customer forms and update ERP and Shared Parts Database
Review and Action:
Act on reports and complete MOFR files weekly
EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES:
You will have a relevant third level qualification with a minimum of 3years experience working in a Supply Chain role which includes 2years experience production planning in a manufacturing company.
Previous experience with planning short shelf-life products would be an advantage