The Associate Director (AD), Production Control & Logistics is responsible for end-to-end planning and scheduling for sterile drug product manufacturing, as well as warehouse & logistics operations and Master Data Management (MDM). The role supports and assists the detail scheduling and capacity constraints for manufacturing and packaging, optimizing methods and processes related to scheduling production activity, & warehouse operational management, execution, inbound and outbound shipments, as well as onsite material movements and overall storage capacity management. The AD regularly works with master schedulers and planners, partners with offsite supply/demand planning ream, develops operational budgets, and works to improve and enhance existing processes and procedures.
The AD is also responsible for leading the Internal Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) team. The incumbent will work directly with the 3rd party partners for whom Endo produces product for, or who produces product for Endo.
All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
Leadership
- Lead Production Planning, Warehouse Operations & Logistics, and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO).
- Develop and Implement supply chain best practices.
- Develop resilient supply chain organization.
- Lead critical site and global meetings, as required.
- Drives inspection-ready and Right-First-Time culture.
- Serve as a change agent.
- Emphasize team development and succession planning.
- Align and drive KPIs (e.g. RFT, DIFOT, Cycle Time).
20%
Master Production Schedule & Production Control
- Normalize and manage the production scheduling process to ensure supply and inventory requirements are met per the agreed upon delivery schedule.
- Serves as liaison between demand planning, supply planning, and site teams.
- Communication and coordination of the Master Production Plan from EOL.
- Develop finite and long-term production schedules with Manufacturing and Packaging departments.
- Assess requests from Process Development, Validation, Maintenance, etc. for manufacturing resources and incorporate feasibility and impact on current production schedules.
- Ownership of site capacity planning and management for three facilities, including, but not limited: to manufacturing, warehouse, and cold storage capacity.
- Works with local scheduling and planning team to ensure RFT scheduling.
20%
Scheduling Tools
- Manages the use of relevant scheduling tools; improves and/or develops new tools and implements.
- Ensures accuracy of net requirements calculations.
- Coordinates the use of multiple toolsets (ERP, Inventory Status Reporting, manufacturing/packaging center feedback, etc.).
- Issues process orders and other manufacturing-related support documentation, as required.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining capacity modeling for manufacturing facility & onsite storage.
10%
Contract Manufacturing
- Assess production plan/contracts for CMO customers.
- Regularly interact with CMO customers, review PO planning, delivery performance, deviation escalations and contract reviews/renewals.
- Leads CMO organization.
20%
Warehouse & Logistics
- Regularly assess onsite storage.
- Continuous improvement: Review and implement best practices for warehouse operations & logistics.
- Develop and implement tools for capacity management, resource planning, etc. for three-shift warehouse operation.
20%
Cross-Functional Support
- Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with various internal and external customers/partners including Quality, Operations, Pharmaceutical Technology, Project management and other support groups/departments.
Misc.
- Provide inputs for overall site budgeting process.
- Complete other duties, as assigned.
10%
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required in an Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business-related field.
- 10+ years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry, with emphasis on supply chain operations and/or manufacturing operations.
- Business development and/or Contract Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Minimum 4 years SAP Experience required.
- Minimum 4 years scheduling/planning experience required.
- Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required.
- Strong experience with MS Office and building presentations & analytical tools.
Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge and skills with SAP & ERP Systems.
- Strong working knowledge and skills with MS Excel.
- Experience with MS Word, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of MPS, MRP, and Shop Floor Control (including ERP).
- Strong knowledge of operating within an FDA & GMP environment.
- Experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
- Experience with pharmaceutical quality systems preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to develop a strategic plan and execute it.
- Effective communication skills to work professionally with internal and external personnel at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple complex projects, and effectively utilize, supervise, and train staff.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Leadership – Lead both strategically with forward vision while supporting tactical daily opportunities and short-term goals. Build comprehensive business cases and/or presentations, successfully delivering them to site leadership and key audiences.
Physical Requirements
- Standard office environment on manufacturing campus.
- Regular visits to warehouses and manufacturing areas on-campus.
- Walk across manufacturing campus.
- Regular travel between onsite facilities.
- Minimal business travel.
