Master Production Planner

1 month ago


Gilbert, United States Strive Pharmacy Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Overview

Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine.

Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference.

Our Mission

We're flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. 'The human element' is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we're interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We're here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we're on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare.

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

Due to our exponential growth we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Master Production Planner & Scheduler. The Master Production Planner & Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and planning the production schedule to ensure timely and efficient compounding of medications across multiple locations to meet sales demand, while ensuring minimal loss of expired products. This role involves creating a production plan utilizing data, collaborating with buyers, sales, quality, and other staff, optimizing production processes, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This is a critical role to facilitate centralized production planning across Strive's enterprise. This position will be based in our Gilbert, Arizona location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production Scheduling:
    • Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, patient needs, and inventory levels.
    • Schedule non-production activities: planned maintenance, equipment certifications, staff certifications, cleaning, training, etc.
    • Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and production issues to minimize delays.
  • Production Planning & Scheduling Capability Development:
    • Develop all production planning processes, required inputs, data analytics, plan development and scheduling process, production plan outputs, etc.
    • Develop and build the capability to centrally plan production for all sites.
    • Develop visibility into production plan for all sites for management by a dashboard, and reporting capabilities.
    • Continuously assess and develop the production planning capabilities, both systemically and procedurally.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance:
    • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including USP , , and .
    • Maintain accurate and detailed records of production activities, including batch records.
    • Participate in internal and external audits as required.
    • Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions for production planning and scheduling.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with department leaders, buyers/material planners, operations/production labs, quality assurance, sales, and other departments as required to facilitate effective production planning to meet all order demands and compliance requirements.
    • Communicate production status, potential delays, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
    • Provide training and support to staff on production planning procedures.
    • Develop and implement triggers for communication, and a communication plan to ensure that all departments are informed of anything affecting them, or Strive's customers.
  • Reporting, Analysis and Communication:
    • Develop, track and report KPI's related to production efficiency.
    • Generate regular reports on production metrics, inventory levels, and order fulfillment.
  • Process Optimization:
    • Analyze production data and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
    • Build and implement best practices for data inputs, production planning, collaboration and communication, and data analytics to ensure consistency across all sites.
    • Collaborate with the operations team to streamline processes and reduce waste

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field.
  • High proficiency in Excel with an ability to understand and write formulas to facilitate forecasting and analytics is critical and required.
  • Experience in designing, developing and implementing production planning utilizing a spreadsheet, and production planning software including ERP's and MRP's.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing cGMP setting.
  • Strong understanding of forecasting different models, including build to stock, build to order, dynamically adapting the production plan for expiration of raw goods and/or finished goods.
  • Cross departmental and multi-site collaboration proficiency.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Embody our core values; Collaboration, Innovation, Resilient, Trustworthy, Egoless, Adaptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supply chain certification [CPIM, CSCP, Supply Chain Planning Certification, etc.] is a plus.
  • Knowledge of USP , , and guidelines.
Benefits/ Perks

Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses various perks such as employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment, the choice of an FSA/HSA, a voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable), parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and the benefit of weekends and holidays off. FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members.

Culture

At Strive, culture plays a fundamental role in shaping our workplace atmosphere. Beyond our exceptional benefits package, we foster a sense of community. Throughout the year, we arrange various holiday potlucks and festive celebrations. Strive is committed to promoting both personal and professional development, striving for our employees to excel and grow in every aspect of their lives, both within and outside of the workplace.

EEO

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.



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