Career CategoryManufacturing
Job DescriptionSR. ASSOCIATE SCHEDULER IWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will As a Digital Specialist in Manufacturing Support, you will join a forward-thinking team driving the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and digital transformation initiatives within the plant. In this role, you will enhance floor operations and empower business leadership through advanced data analytics and automation. You will take ownership of critical processes, provide technical and strategic leadership, and design innovative digital solutions that improve operational performance. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing Amgen North Carolina's digital maturity and enabling a smarter, more connected, and data-driven manufacturing future.
- Develop and Maintain Finite Schedules: Create and manage detailed finite schedules for downstream manufacturing operations, considering equipment constraints, labor availability, campaign sequencing, product priorities, and inventory requirements.
- Monitor Schedule Execution: Track schedule adherence, identify risks to production commitments, and proactively drive mitigation plans to minimize delays and product impact.
- Scenario Modeling: Perform capacity analyses and evaluate alternative scheduling scenarios to support business decisions, demand changes, shutdowns, and new product introductions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve conflicts and ensure execution readiness.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, cycle times, equipment utilization, and planning accuracy through data-driven analysis.
- Risk Management: Evaluate operational constraints such as equipment downtime, raw material availability, staffing limitations, and quality events to proactively adjust schedules.
- Performance Metrics and Reporting: Develop and communicate KPIs related to schedule adherence, manufacturing throughput, asset utilization, campaign performance, and planning accuracy.
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:- High school/GED + 4 years of Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis or Computer Science work experience OR
- Associate's + 2 years of Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis or Computer Science work experience OR
- Bachelor's + 6 months or Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis or Computer Science work experience OR
- Master's
Preferred Qualifications:- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and visualize production models.
- Experience with finite scheduling, production planning, or supply chain scheduling
- Ability to balance competing priorities and optimize schedules across manufacturing assets under different constraints
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, and asset utilization.
What you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadlineAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
