Site Production Planning and Scheduling, Sr. Manager

Working with Us 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 rich in diversity. 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. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage team member resource allocation to meet workflow demands Coach and counsel team members to develop their skill sets and create an environment of continuous learning, teamwork, accountability, and a sense of urgency Communicate with cross-functional leaders inside and outside of Supply Chain to drive successful outcomes for the site and functional business unit Maintain and communicate performance metrics for team, setting and maintaining high expectations for team performance Manage rough-cut capacity planning & master production scheduling; optimize internal capacity and capabilities to ensure manufacturing needs are met Establish a well-designed integrated demand and supply plan from patient demand to final drug product distribution Manage and communicate product demand changes; translate demand into approved production plans for a plant scheduling process as the site lead for patient slot allocation on a weekly/daily basis Site Sales & Operations Planning facilitator Manage product and/or country launches Act as the primary point of contact for Cell Therapy Global Patient Scheduling (incoming & outgoing) Manage the in-coming flow following patient apheresis material; partner with Cell Therapy Material Operations, Manufacturing & Quality to ensure readiness for prompt receipt, inspection and start of processing Coordinate investigation and root cause analyses on any supply disruptions or material quality issues and report on corrective actions Manage secondary packaging of final drug product and return shipment to patients Ensure compliance with import/export and domestic shipping regulations Manage departmental Standard Operating procedures Own and manage department’s deviations and corrective/preventive actions and change controls Ensure appropriate training and qualification for staff activities performed Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention Track and report metrics Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance Limited global travel up to 5% of time may be required Education & Experience Master’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Biology, or similar education 10+ proven relevant work experience required; knowledge of SAP, APO, PPDS, BIO-G, scheduling software is preferred 3-5 years of experience in cGMP biologics manufacturing, experience in cell therapy manufacturing preferred 5+ years as people manager Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD11 An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This position requires the person to be on-site Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization Advanced proficiency in Site Scheduling / planning / ERP systems and analytics tools Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management, planning and site production scheduling Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization Experience with lean six sigma projects and change execution management Ability to work independently for extended periods of time Ability to work as a team and mentor peers and direct reports Ability to understand and solve complicated supply and demand problems Good knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture. 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