Production Planner / Production Scheduler, Supply Chain

Kincell is a technology-forward contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that streamlines analytical development, process development, CMC consulting and early-stage GMP cell therapy manufacturing.

Our focus is on developing and manufacturing immune cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic CAR-T, CAR-NK, and CAR-M programs.

For more information, please visit our website at www.kincellbio.com.

Kincell is seeking a highly motivated Production Planner/Scheduler for a site-based role that can be a key contributor to a dynamic and collaborative Supply Chain team.

The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for assisting manufacturing and process development planning, scheduling, strategic decisions across multiple technology platforms, clients, and programs. Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for assuring all assigned activities and associated raw material forecasting, bottlenecks, and risks are identified, risk-mitigated, and managed to ensure on-time delivery of production schedules within a cGMP environment. The production planner/scheduler will develop site operations input for Sales and Operation Planning Meeting for the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This list contains the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform role-related duties other than those contained in this document.

• Develop and manage site capacity models
• Monitor manufacturing and process development schedule
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve raw material issues, scheduling conflicts, and inventory levels.
• Develop and monitor raw material supply
• Assist in technology transfers and the maintenance of BOMs.
• Lead raw material planning, inventory control activities, and demand forecasting.
• Participate in S&OP meetings to communicate production plans, highlight potential issues, and propose solutions to ensure alignment across production and sales teams
• Implement/Follow best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production planning and scheduling
  
  

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in materials management, S&OP process, or production planning in life sciences industry
• Proficiency in materials management, S&OP process, and/or production planning
• Proficiency MS Excel, Project, ERP systems (MS Dynamics a plus)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Analytical skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  
  

Physical Demands

• Adjusting or moving objects weighing up to 25lbs
• In the performance of the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel occasionally and drive a motor vehicle
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required.
  
  

Location

• This is a site-based position located in Gainesville, FL, and it will require some non-standard working hours, including early morning or late evening.
  
  
  
  

Kincell Bio provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local laws. Kincell Bio complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Kincell Bio values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.