Planner / Scheduler - Pharmaceuticals - 12-Month Contract
Ireland is a hive of activity for the Life Sciences Sector at present with global players setting up new and expanding existing manufacturing facilities all over the Country. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work via Quanta on the client’s side for a global Pharmaceutical organisation on a major expansion project based in the picturesque Munster region of Ireland.
Located just 20 minutes from the nearest international airport, the manufacturing site is workable for those wishing to commute to/from Ireland for a contract position. You will be required on site for 5 days per week Monday – Friday working 45 hours.
Role Summary:
1. Develop and implement planning, reporting and analytical tools for the Tech Ops organisation.
2. Chairing weekly planning & scheduling focused meetings.
3. Ability to track and control and report out accurately plan vs actual.
4. Comply with all current IOPS cGxP's (e.g. Good Manufacturing Processes, Good Documentation Practices etc.).
5. Always maintain inspection readiness.
6. Create clear and tangible work plans to enable technician execution.
7. Interaction with our CMMS system having the ability to group and sort large data sets into executable packages of work.
8. Ability to level load and resource planned work-fronts.
9. Highlight schedule issues and constraints and propose potential mitigations.
10. Ability to roll-up and summarise detailed schedules — tailor for a specific audience.
11. Establish KPIs and routinely track and report for the specific function you are working in.
12. Engagement and interaction with cross-functional groups for schedule development and forward planning
13. Chairing schedule workshops where required and conduct schedule scenarios.
14. Liaising with Manufacturing and Maintenance scheduling colleagues to agree on handover dates, windows of availability and access.
Must Have’s to successfully fill this position:
15. BS/BA in engineering or scientific related field or relevant trade qualification along with 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
16. May substitute relevant experience in lieu of educational requirement.
17. Proficient knowledge & use with the Microsoft Suite of Software Packages inclusive of MS Project
18. Knowledge & experience with Oracle Primavera
If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!
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