Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling role involves managing short‑ and mid‑term scheduling for manufacturing lines, collaborating with QA, QC, Operations, Warehouse, and Validation teams, and driving continuous improvement within the Site Supply Chain team in Boudry.

• Convert supply plans into detailed, daily production schedules within the frozen planning period.
• Manage scheduling for assigned work‑centers and monitor execution, including handling non‑routine requests.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings and maintain real‑time follow‑up with all operational stakeholders.
• Track Work Orders throughout their lifecycle — from creation to final release.
• Define and execute mid‑term manufacturing plans, ensuring material availability and accurate Master Data configuration.
• Coordinate stability plans, variation management, and make‑to‑order (MTO) repacking activities.
• Manage reprocess activities as required.
• Own and report on key performance indicators: OTIF, Schedule Adherence, and Right First Time (RFT).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
• Manage change control tasks and ensure timely implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or supply planning.
• Prior experience in an international industrial environment; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under pressure with strong drive for results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities; ability to quickly understand and visualize complex processes.
• Experience with LEAN management methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Excel); ERP system experience (Oracle preferred).
• Full professional fluency in both French and English is required.

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