Abbott

Manager Production Scheduling

Abbott  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

  • Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and demand targets.
  • Convert rolling plans into workable daily/weekly production line scheduling.
  • Align planning with machine capacity, manpower availability, and changeover time.
  • Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure schedule adherence.

2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

  • Run MRP to calculate raw material (RM), packaging material (PM),
  • Release PRs/indent requests to procurement based on lead times and stock levels.
  • Track supplier deliveries and escalate delays or shortages.

3. Inventory Management

  • Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
  • Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and non-moving inventory and take corrective actions.

4. Coordination & Communication

  • Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales.
  • Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross‑functional teams.

5. Data Management & Reporting

  • Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics.
  • Generate reports such as schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Strong Excel and data interpretation skills
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.)
  • Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline-oriented environment

Educational Qualifications

  • Any bachelor’s degree

Reporting to: Head PPIC

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

India > Village Mauza : Baddi

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Abbott Park, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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