ABOUT PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.
At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.
If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.
The Master Scheduler is an integral part of our Supply Chain team based out of our Ireland - Sligo site.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field is required. Extensive relevant experience may negate degree requirements.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling and planning within a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  To learn more about Phibro Animal Health’s competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Master Scheduler is a vital role responsible for ensuring that production schedules are created, maintained, and adhered to, ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality vaccines. This position requires exceptional organisational and planning skills, the ability to allocate resources, handle complexity and collaborate effectively with multiple departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production Scheduling:
  ‒ Develop and manage detailed production schedules that align with manufacturing goals and customer demands.
  ‒ Ensure that schedules are accurate, realistic, and align with agreed inter departmental timelines.
  ‒ Ensure efficient resource utilisation and minimise production downtime.
  ‒ Work in ERP system (JD Edwards) to open production Work Orders.

‒ Work closely with Engineering to provide maintenance windows whilst maximising productivity.

• Resource Planning:

‒ Coordinate with various departments to ensure that all necessary resources (materials, equipment, personnel) are available to meet production targets

‒ Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address them.

• Inventory Management:

‒ Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules.

‒ This includes tracking raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods.

• Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP):

‒ Lead local on-site S&OP process.

‒ Participate in and represent site at regional S&OP

• Continuous Improvement:

‒ Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and enhance overall efficiency.

‒ Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline operations.

• Collaboration and Communication:

‒ Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Qualified Persons, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
‒ Serve as a central point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and updates.

‒ Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate scheduling updates clearly.

• Other duties as assigned.