Job Description
Job Description
At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).
Position Summary:
The Associate Production Scheduler plays a pivotal role in optimizing the operational efficiency and utilization of our manufacturing resources. This includes the development and deployment of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly production schedules. Responsible for collaborating with other production scheduler, manufacturing management, and cross-functionally across the site to ensure communication and coordination to meet manufacturing plan objectives.
Schedule: This role will be required to work on-site in Cambridge & Burlington Wed-Sat. from 11AM - 9PM.
Position Scope:
- Partner closely with current Production Scheduler to create, confirm, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operations production schedule for multiple product lines, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Material Handlers using the OpcenterAPS (Preactor) scheduling software program.
- Work with and continue to improve the current capacity and utilization modeling for the operations organization which will determine the production schedule.
- Assess customer orders, available staff, equipment and cellular inventory to effectively set and simultaneously manage production schedules for operations.
- Constantly monitor, assess and when necessary, provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and functionality of the scheduling software (e.g., beneficial reports, updates for new activities, etc.).
- Support and participate in scheduling related projects and key initiatives that directly support the operations departments, including resource planning of labor, materials, and equipment.
- Perform sales order support using the ERP, scheduling, and CRM systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree (Life Sciences or related field) with 1 – 2 years of experience working in a cGMP environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or a Biotechnology certificate with 2 – 4+ years of experience working in a cGMP environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or GED or equivalent with 6 - 8+ years of cGMP experience.
- At least 2 years of experience with the manufacturing operations of Vericel products (MACI and/or Epicel)
- Experience with ERP, MES, CRM and scheduling systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP, MFG/Pro, SAP, Preactor, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
- Familiarity with Microsoft office
Preferred Qualifications:
- LEAN manufacturing experience.
- Experience with Industrial Engineering capacity modeling.
- Proven analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills
Why Vericel?
- Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
- Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.
The salary range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $66,000 to $81,000 annually.
The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above.
In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.
EEO Statement
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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