Job ID

REQ-10022054

Oct 11, 2024

Switzerland

Summary

The Operational Planner (OP) ensures adherence to the production plan including timely availability of all materials in accordance with GMP rules. The OP coordinates the availability of resources and the implementation of the production plan with the shop floor in GCS.
Execute and monitor timely activities related to assigned area of responsibility under the guidance and accountability of more senior associates.

About the Role

The Operational Planner (OP) ensures adherence to the production plan including timely availability of all materials in accordance with GMP rules. The OP coordinates the availability of resources and the implementation of the production plan with the shop floor in GCS.
Execute and monitor timely activities related to assigned area of responsibility under the guidance and accountability of more senior associates.

Key responsibilities:

• Executes production plan on time in full on a short-term operational horizon.
• Releases shop orders in SAP for internal packaging and allocates pack materials.
• Creates the print orders in SAP and orders the overprinted labels to the 3rd party label vendors where required.
• Manages the invoices (check and approval) from the 3rd party label vendors.
• Manages production supply area by ensuring components of BOMs are available (staging) and by monitoring expiry date and status.
• Leads weekly meeting with shop floor to ensure feasibility of production plan
• Collaborates with role responsible for Production Master Data regarding BOMs and recipes.
• Identifies and mitigates risks on short term planning updates, with appropriate escalation and communication.
• Implements actions to resolve backlogs in coordination with the shop floor (shift, resource, short term personnel planning change, overtime)
• Collaborates with the Tactical Planner for handover processes.
• Proactively communicate key issues and any critical topic in a timely manner to the appropriate management level and to/or any other relevant project team members. Provide input on issues and collaborates with other team members to facilitate issues resolution.

Key performance indicators:

• Quality (GMP), quantity, and timelines for all assigned tasks/projects -Compliance with Novartis standards, in particular, ethics, health, safety, and environment (HSE), and information security (ISEC) standards.
• Unit KPIs (e.g. FPFV (first patient first visit), LTA (lost time accident), FTR (first time right), Rework Rates, Recalls)

Essential requirements:

• Degree in science, engineering or equivalent.
• 2 years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or 3 years of experience in field of expertise
• Apprenticeship or formal education in a logistical, technical or related business area
• Basic project management, good organization and planning skills
• Good knowledge of HSE/GMP standards and processes
• Problem-solving and idea generation skills
• Good presentation skills
• Fundamental Leadership skills.
• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in English.

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Division

Development

Business Unit

Innovative Medicines

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift Work

No