Senior Specialist Production Scheduler

AstraZeneca • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Join a team that’s reshaping science into medicines that change lives. At AstraZeneca’s Rockville Manufacturing Center, you’ll own the day-to-day production schedule that keeps our therapies moving to patients—safely, efficiently, and on time. What you’ll do Own short-term production scheduling : Translate demand and constraints into an executable day-to-week plan; maintain the detailed hourly schedule for Manufacturing. Run cross-functional cadence : Lead weekly scheduling forums, participate in daily tiers, and drive rapid issue resolution to protect throughput and quality. Manage SAP and master data : Develop/convert process orders; align Bills of Material, Master Recipes, and Production Versions; validate routings and yields; ensure PAS-X MES compatibility. Coordinate site activities : Integrate QC testing, maintenance PMs/calibrations, and change controls; embed quality events into the schedule and align sampling/release timing. Optimize and improve : Regard component availability, track KPIs (schedule adherence, OTIF), and implement process improvements for productivity and efficiency. Support global orchestration : Implement Slot Allocation requirements, including activities in the Nexus Cell Orchestration system. What you’ll bring Education : Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience : 7+ years in production scheduling or similar manufacturing role; pharma or clinical trials experience is a plus. Technical skills : Proficiency in SAP , Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet; understanding of capacity planning, changeover optimization, materials management, and shop-floor processes; MES familiarity is a plus. GxP perspective : Substantiated understanding of GMP , data integrity, and documentation standards. Leadership & teamwork : Strong facilitator who can lead without authority, communicate crisply, and re-plan rapidly under pressure. Way of working : Meticulously detailed, proactive, and comfortable operating with evolving tools and processes. CPIM or similar certification is a plus. Why AstraZeneca Impact with purpose : Your schedule keeps life-changing medicines flowing to patients. Science-led, patient-focused : Work at the intersection of innovation and operational excellence. Growth & collaboration : Join an outlook that invests in people, embraces continuous improvement, and values cross-functional teamwork. Ready to help us deliver for patients, every day?! Then apply right away!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years in production scheduling or similar manufacturing role; pharma or clinical trials experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP , Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet; understanding of capacity planning, changeover optimization, materials management, and shop-floor processes; MES familiarity is a plus.
• Substantiated understanding of GMP , data integrity, and documentation standards.
• Strong facilitator who can lead without authority, communicate crisply, and re-plan rapidly under pressure.
• Meticulously detailed, proactive, and comfortable operating with evolving tools and processes.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own short-term production scheduling : Translate demand and constraints into an executable day-to-week plan; maintain the detailed hourly schedule for Manufacturing.
• Run cross-functional cadence : Lead weekly scheduling forums, participate in daily tiers, and drive rapid issue resolution to protect throughput and quality.
• Manage SAP and master data : Develop/convert process orders; align Bills of Material, Master Recipes, and Production Versions; validate routings and yields; ensure PAS-X MES compatibility.
• Coordinate site activities : Integrate QC testing, maintenance PMs/calibrations, and change controls; embed quality events into the schedule and align sampling/release timing.
• Optimize and improve : Regard component availability, track KPIs (schedule adherence, OTIF), and implement process improvements for productivity and efficiency.
• Support global orchestration : Implement Slot Allocation requirements, including activities in the Nexus Cell Orchestration system.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees