Master Scheduler
Core
Create and maintain manufacturing and quality control testing schedules to maximize capacity at a cell therapy center and third-party contractors.
Role type
Master Scheduler (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Manufacturing and Quality Control testing schedules for tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Therapy / Healthcare Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), constraint management, resource allocation, process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis
Preferred skills
SmartSheet, AI tools (e.g., Claude), facilitated cross-disciplinary meetings, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, SmartSheet
Responsibilities
Develop and revise Master Production Schedules based on sales forecasts; perform capacity planning to allocate FTEs, equipment, and materials; evaluate opportunities to modify schedules based on patient demand peaks and valleys; support facility project schedules for shutdowns, tech transfers, and maintenance; update planning models based on process modifications; participate in periodic planning meetings with sales, production, and logistics staff.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC