Operations Planning Manager

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:
Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Join our Operations team at our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Carole Park

This role is responsible for the management of timely and accurate schedules and plans within Operations, including Production, Packaging and Maintenance. You will also lead the Administration Support Team within Operations.

Main Duties- Develop, maintain, and execute planning and scheduling processes and tools to effectively execute capacity planning across all of Operations.- Lead a team of Planners, Coordinators and Administration support, mentoring them in best practice planning and scheduling techniques and processes- Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain Managers in the formulation, development and implementation of planning strategies with the objective of meeting business requirements for assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation- Oversee the preparation of Manufacturing, Packaging and Maintenance plans and schedules to ensure these link together for efficient execution.- Maintain a rolling three-month Operational plan including supporting adhoc events and schedule adjustments- Oversee the preparation of timely Operations plans and monitor their progress to ensure they will consistently minimise domestic and export back-orders and maximise customer delivery date adherence.- Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure Operations plans and schedules achieve on-time manufacture of product.- Prioritise the use of resources to ensure all tasks are planned and completed on time by the team.- Identify areas of opportunity and risk for the future supply requirements within the Operations capacity plan and collaborate with Department leads to resolve them.- Coordinate administration services for the Operations team including preparation of, and closing out, documents continually optimising the processes to minimise the potential for errors.- Prepare factual, clear and well-structured reports and analyse a situation to provide recommendations for improvements- Manage improvement projects to meet agreed objectives and outcomes- Ensure collaborative cross functional relationships are established and maintained- Communicate and endorse safety practices, monitor key safety performance indicators and visibly participate in promoting safety policies and initiatives- Other duties as requested by your Manager

About you:
- Previous experience in leading a planning / scheduling function- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline- Post Graduate in Finance or Leadership desirable- SAP experience- Strong collaboration mindset- Natural problem solver

Viatris Benefits:

- Employee rewards and discount platform
- Annual wellness allowance
- Recognition programs
- State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
- Benefits for health and financial wellness
- Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others
- Viatris Product loyalty program
- Free annual flu vaccination
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum
- Additional paid parental leave
- Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
- Retirement savings plans
- Annual leave loading, as well as paid additional bereavement leave

Culture

Viatris has been named in Forbes' World's Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years - and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking.

Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us.

Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day.

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.