Value Stream Planner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Establish and optimize a planning process for key value stream functions and handovers (i.e. Manufacturing Support, QA, QC,WH) to ensure visibility to the plan, communication of priorities and awareness of all batches manufactured at the plant
  * Support development and implementation of CMO processes and governance
  * Identify and lead projects to reduce throughput time and costs across value stream
  * Coordinates dispatch of batches across the value stream including incoming material, Aph handovers, QC Testing and Final Product pack & ship schedule to ensure level load of tasks
  * Facilitates the establishment of new processes to ensure smooth execution of Make/Test/Release
  * Drive accountability and awareness of teams missing their targets to ensure tracking of root causes and development of improvement plans
  * Aligns with CIM team and Value Stream manager to ensure proper prioritization of patient batches is planned and communicated
  * Supports the implementation of tools that allows the visualization, tracking and prioritization of work along the Value Stream
  * Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Work Procedures as needed

Shift: One vacancy available will be from Monday to Friday. The second vacancy available will be Sunday - Thursday.

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of a BS or BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another related field
• Languages: Fluent in speaking / writing in English
• 1+ years planning experience in a pharmaceutical operations environment
• 1+ years' of business experience in supply chain and/or production planning is preferred; the same experience level in IT Systems as well is preferred; experience in all three areas is strongly preferred
• Previous experience in driving Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Experience in utilizing data to identify trends and present information, using visualization tools such as, PowerBi, SharePoint, Excel
• Experience working in a GMP environment
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical principles and supply chain and manufacturing practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work within a structured and matrixed environment
• Strong sense for internal relationship building and stakeholder management

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ 77,000.00 - 143,000.00 USD Annual; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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