Manager, Manufacturing Scheduling

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, executable production schedules for Upstream and Downstream manufacturing operations.
• Cook up manufacturing plans with supervisors, managers, and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on manpower, equipment, materials, and suite availability.
• Adjust schedules in real time in response to deviations, equipment downtime, material constraints, or changing business priorities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Materials Management to align production schedules with material availability and inventory strategies.
• Cook with Engineering, Facilities, Validation, and Metrology to schedule equipment preventive maintenance, calibrations, and qualification activities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing leadership to identify scheduling conflicts and proactively escalate risks and constraints.
• Analyze production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data and models using approved planning tools and systems.
• Support short-term and long-term manufacturing planning activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or scheduling within a pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Upstream and Downstream biologics manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining detailed manufacturing schedules.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and their impact on production planning and execution.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with scheduling and planning tools (e.g., Excel-based models, ERP or scheduling systems).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, on-site position.
• Days of work are typically Monday through Friday; however, flexibility to support off-hours, weekends, or critical manufacturing milestones may be required based on operational needs.

Compensation

• We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• The compensation range for this role is $99,200 - $124,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.
• Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who You Are

• A confident senior leader comfortable representing the organization with external clients.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, tradeoffs, and high stakes decision making to drive program results.
• Solutions-oriented, and commercially aware.
• Able to mentor others while maintaining hands on accountability where needed.
• Motivated by building trusted partnerships and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position operates in an office and manufacturing environment.
• The role may require time spent in production areas with exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including noise, equipment, and gowning requirements.
• The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and use standard office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.