ElevateBio

Production Planner

ElevateBio • $125K — $165K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Expertise in scenario planning and capacity modeling.
  • Proficient in ERP systems, especially SAP for production scheduling.
  • Demonstrated experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and cross-functional coordination.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage master production schedules that align supply and demand.
  • Lead scenario planning to analyze trade-offs and identify constraints.
  • Optimize slot planning for efficient operations and scalability.
  • Assess scheduling performance using data-driven insights to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance supply and demand planning.

Benefits

  • Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
  • Development and maintenance of advanced reporting tools for visibility in capacity planning.
  • S&OP meetings facilitate alignment across functions and provide executive visibility.
  • Opportunity to support technology transfers and clinical manufacturing scheduling.
  • Involvement in cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
Full Job Description
The Role

ElevateBio is seeking a strategic and analytical Master Scheduler to lead strategic schedule management, scenario planning, S&OP development, and cross-functional coordination within our Supply Chain Planning & Scheduling team. This full-time role is critical in ensuring the efficient alignment of supply, demand, and production capabilities while maintaining agility in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

As a Master Scheduler, you will develop and optimize scheduling strategies, analyze multiple scenarios to manage constraints, and lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive visibility and informed decision-making. You will play a central role in coordinating manufacturing capacity planning, slot scheduling, and operational execution, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

This position is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, the ability to manage complexity, and a strategic mindset toward scheduling and supply chain operations.

Here's What You'll Do
  • Develop and manage a master production schedule that aligns demand forecasts, manufacturing capacity, and resource availability.
  • Lead scenario planning and capacity modeling to evaluate trade-offs, identify constraints, and provide scheduling flexibility.
  • Optimize slot planning and long-term facility capacity utilization to ensure efficient operations and scalability.
  • Continuously assess scheduling performance, leveraging data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve efficiency.
  • Lead the S&OP process, integrating demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management to align business objectives.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure a balanced approach to supply and demand planning.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor schedule adherence, production efficiency, and forecast accuracy.
  • Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings, ensuring alignment across functions and executive visibility into scheduling constraints and opportunities.
  • Act as the central scheduling liaison between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management, ensuring alignment on priorities.
  • Coordinate manufacturing capacity planning and slot allocation, balancing production schedules with operational constraints.
  • Facilitate collaborative meetings and communication channels to ensure all stakeholders remain informed on schedule updates and changes.
  • Proactively manage and resolve scheduling conflicts, adapting plans as needed to accommodate demand fluctuations and production variability.
  • Manage and update production schedules in SAP, ensuring compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and established workflows.
  • Monitor customer demand, manufacturing constraints, and inventory levels, ensuring seamless execution of GMP activities.
  • Support technology transfers and clinical manufacturing scheduling, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient resource planning.
  • Enhance material planning and inventory control processes, working closely with Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control teams.
  • Define and track KPIs for schedule performance, efficiency, and process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain advanced reporting tools, improving visibility into scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory trends.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of related experience, OR Master's degree with at least 4 years of related experience, OR PhD with at least 2 years of experience.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with experience in scenario planning and capacity modeling.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP, with a focus on production scheduling and inventory management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in S&OP development and management, including cross-functional coordination and executive reporting.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex scheduling processes and competing priorities.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, balancing multiple stakeholders needs while maintaining scheduling accuracy.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for advanced data analysis, modeling, and reporting; experience with Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
  • High level of initiative and accountability, with a track record of driving scheduling improvements and delivering results.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scheduling and S&OP concepts to stakeholders at all levels.

Physical and Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend and stretch for extended period of time
  • Ability to lift 15-20 lbs
  • Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, twist and climb step ladders while wearing PPE.
  • Ability to perform routine repetitive motions with use of arms, wrists and hands

The budgeted range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 This range is a good faith estimate of the expected hourly range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

About ElevateBio

ElevateBio is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes gene and cell therapies. The company's platform includes a portfolio of companies that specialize in different areas of gene and cell therapy development, including manufacturing, clinical development, and commercialization. ElevateBio's goal is to accelerate the development of gene and cell therapies to address unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2019 by David Hallal and Nina Kjellson, two experienced biotech executives.
Learn more about ElevateBio
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2019

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