Operations Scheduler

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Scheduler is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through maintenance-focused scheduling activities. This role primarily coordinates, tracks, and follows up on maintenance work with Site Engineering and Manufacturing. The Operations Scheduler serves as the primary operational interface to ensure maintenance activities are visible, coordinated, and aligned with manufacturing operations and supports day-to-day manufacturing scheduling changes as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in science or equivalent, and +2yrs work experience or no B.S. in science or equivalent +4yrs experience.
• Work experience in a regulated manufacturing environment desired.
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning/scheduling concepts (PMs, work orders, priorities, backlog management) and how maintenance activities impact manufacturing operations.
• Ability to build and maintain integrated schedules and trackers; strong attention to detail and follow-through on status updates and closeout.
• Proficiency with common scheduling and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel) and ability to create clear visualizations and summaries for daily/weekly coordination meetings.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to interface effectively with Site Engineering, Manufacturing, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders; able to escalate risks and conflicts appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including last-minute schedule changes, while maintaining compliance with site procedures.
• Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing environments and controlled documentation practices (as applicable to the site).
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset; able to identify recurring scheduling issues and propose improvements to planning and execution accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate planned and unplanned maintenance activities into the manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinate closely with Site Engineering and Manufacturing to monitor maintenance execution, track status, and communicate schedule impacts.
• Submit and manage service requests for facilities, equipment, and project work, including extensions as needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate and support vendor escorts for maintenance-related activities.
• Proactively identify near-term scheduling conflicts or maintenance-related risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain scheduling data, visualizations, and summaries for daily and weekly maintenance and execution coordination meetings.
• Manage SUF benchtop equipment service and maintenance contracts, including coordination with vendors and Site Engineering.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for manufacturing schedule adjustments, as directed by the Senior Scheduler.
• Assist with review and maintenance of the process order (PO) tracker.
• Attend relevant cross‑functional governance meetings and provide updates on maintenance activities, schedule impacts, and execution status as required.
• Serve as a backup to the Senior Scheduler as needed.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to maintenance integration and execution accuracy.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level