Sterilization Planner Scheduler

BD•Holdrege, NE

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing subject matter expert support for SAP scheduling systems: Through daily interaction with site departments, other BD plants, corporate planners and vendors, embecta, coordinates timely processing of forecasts for sterile product into demand orders. Monitors scheduled delivery of demand orders and resolves problems as required with a primary focus on yearly and quarterly goal achievement. Performs receipt transactions of products sent to the department for sterilization, then converts transactions into demand orders. Key member of the sterilization team: Coordinates with the Dosimetry Technician for scheduling of product through the sterilizer. Primary player in the performance of validations and calibrations supporting sterilization operations. Act as the primary backup for dosimetry laboratory functions. Determine and record the measured dose results to support product release determination by the microbiologist. Provides essential work direction, guidance, and training to department personnel. This job must be performed with diligence and attention to detail because of the significant safety and quality risks inherent to the position. Through development, this will be a ‘licensed' radiation worker position. Job Description We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Requirements

High School diploma; knowledgeable in mathematics (algebra and basic statistics)
One to three (1-3) years' experience in production related planning and scheduling, preferred.
Prior SAP transactional experience, strongly preferred.
Previous manufacturing experience, required.
Ability to create spreadsheets in Excel and manipulate data for use, required.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills.
Ability to problem solve and implement corrective actions.
Ability to effectively use, and train others to use, computer based information systems.
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Computer skills (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word preferred) - intermediate.
Effective team player
Achieves results: detail oriented while working on multiple projects
Effective interpersonal skills working with internal and external customers
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of dosimetry laboratory functions.
Working knowledge of the product development process and related documentation requirements
Must be able to operate the research loop and complete related documentation
Must complete in-house training and testing to become a ‘Licensed Irradiator Operator' within six months of assuming this position
Must obey all safety rules.
Must follow all QSR (GMP) regulations.
Must cooperate fully with the safety and environmental program.
May not pose a direct threat or significant risk to himself/herself or others.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) year degree in Mathematics, Science or Engineering, preferred.
radiation/sterilization experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning: Determine if sufficient capacity is available to process the budgeted and forecasted product volumes during the required time frame. Resolve problems and/or inform management as appropriate.
Perform daily product receipt transactions and production scheduling.
Track and evaluate compliance to schedule performance statistics. Recommend and implement improvements.
Coordinate actions required for product changes, additions, deletions, and maintain relevant master data essential to SAP scheduling. (Quality documents, database, validations, programming, packaging specifications, etc.)
Communicate and maintain a favorable rapport with corporate planners, manufacturing sites including embecta, department and site personnel, and vendors necessary to accomplish departmental objectives.
Primary back up for the Dosimetry Technician for all dosimetry laboratory functions.
Train new department personnel on required SAP transactions.
Able to schedule and accommodate research loop requests within sterilizer capacity and available run time.
Communicate daily events, project milestones, etc. to appropriate department/site personnel.
Coordinates with Microbiology Leader to gather equipment needed for calibration.
Maintain records and correspondence required by the departmental radioactive materials license.
Identify and train a backup for all critical daily activities.
Other tasks/projects, duties as assigned
Obey all company policies, standards, and rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules (including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules.
Must maintain regular punctual attendance.