Scheduler Maintenance Planner,

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide with a broad portfolio of generic biosimilar innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices globally including in the United States Mexico and India we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

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Job Summary

Plans schedules and coordinates all non-emergency craft and contracted services activities within the maintenance department ensuring efficient maintenance execution and compliance with regulatory requirements. Works closely with production scheduling production operations quality control and procurement / stores departments to optimize maintenance productivity and minimize production disruptions. Responsible for maintaining accurate equipment history and assembling regular maintenance performance reports to department management. Main focus is on documentation and databases to ensure efficient and reliable operations and compliance to meet regulatory requirements. Ensures Preventive Maintenance (PM) program standards are developed and maintained.

Job Responsibilities

• The Planner shall serve as a working technical professional in the area of PM Planning and Scheduling and shall be the primary contact for all related activities/issues at their respective site. They shall be responsible for resolving scheduling/planning conflicts with all stakeholders including but not limited to Production QC R&D.
• The Planner shall be responsible for negotiating time to execute corrective notification and shall prioritize same.
• The Planner shall be responsible for ensuring materials required for PM are available and prepared prior to planning activities This shall be accomplished through relationships both formal and informal with the personnel operating the Central Stores.
• The Planner shall review the proposed plan each week with the Supervisors for the purpose of assigning work to the Trades. This shall be communicated to all affected groups and other Planners to ensure full alignment of the business with the plan. The goal being to achieve minimal downtime.
• The Planner shall be responsible for maintaining documented visibility of all aspects of the PM planning system including but not limited to; overall performance of the team to deliver the plan backlog completion rates excursions exceptions opportunities for improvement and other performance metrics as deemed appropriate to effectively measure and improve the system.
• The Planner shall be responsible for the evolution of the Task List associated with PM. This shall be accomplished through liase with Reliability Engineering Deviation Investigators and other Subject Matter Experts as required to improve the overall Reliability of our systems and equipment. This shall include but not be limited to recommendations of new technologies or techniques.
• The Planner shall participate in the development of Total Life-cycle Management for all assets. The outcome of these discussion will be recommendations to the business for replacement/retirement of assets based on the Data maintained by Reliability Investigations and Subject Matter Experts.
• The Planner shall endeavour to develop working relationships with his peers in Production Planning Supply Chain and New Product Launch in order to maintain a broad perspective of approaching challenges related to equipment Reliability.
• As a Professional the Planner shall be responsible to ensure their own Professional development in cooperation and consultation with Management.
• The Planner shall participate in any and all new Capital Engineering efforts to ensure seamless integration into the PM system.
• Works closely with the SAP PM Master Data Maintainer to update SAP master data and responds to queries to internal clients with respect to PM Planning.
• Recommend improvements to technology to enhance compliance and effectiveness including cost savings.
• Act as a back-up to Project Leader Reliability
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration Courage Perseverance and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • College Diploma in Engineering Discipline Tradesperson or equivalent.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Minimum of 5 years related experience preferably in pharmaceutical (or similarly regulated) industry an asset.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills are essential.
  • Previous experience with SAP software PM Module essential.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision making ability.
  • Working knowledge of Word Excel and Outlook are essential.

Compensation Data

The hiring range for this position is$72284..79 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 72284 - 101198