Scheduler

**About Jones Healthcare Group**

Jones Healthcare Group is a world-class provider of advanced packaging and medication dispensing solutions. With roots firmly established in healthcare, Jones has been a long-time, trusted partner for some of the most recognized global pharmaceutical brands and the largest pharmacy groups, independent pharmacies, hospitals and long-term care facilities across the world.

Imagine working at Jones, where we embrace our commitment to the environment, team members, communities, and consumers - and we’re inspired to package the future of healthcare.

**What our colleagues are saying**:
“I love the people, the positive organizational culture, my team and the genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals. I’m very optimistic about my professional growth and development and the value that I hope to bring to the company.”

**Benefits we offer**:

- A safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
- Competitive compensation and equitable people practices
- Comprehensive benefits and an RRSP program where we match up to 5% of your earnings
- Opportunities to grow and develop, alongside a supportive team
- Employee and family assistance program
- Referral bonuses
- Education reimbursement program
- Colleague appreciation events
- and more

**Summary of position**

**If you love** to organize and coordinate tasks, timelines, and resources efficiently, then this position will be of interest to you.

**If you get excited** about optimizing schedules and plans, ensuring that all necessary elements are in place for successful execution, then this position is a perfect fit for you.

**If you are naturally** a problem-solver, curious and determined, with a can-do attitude, then you’ll want to consider this opportunity.

Responsible for creating and maintaining the production schedule, in consultation with Operations, to ensure that customer-requested dates are met while optimizing the utilization of company resources; the Scheduler plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

**Here are some of the different activities you’ll be asked to do**:

- Develop the production schedule, while considering component availability, inventory levels, operational resourcing, and customer-requested dates, in order to meet our customer and business unit requirements
- Support both Demand and Supply Planning initiatives
- Ensure the organization’s planning practices, policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure the deliverables of the schedule and accurately address the needs of the business
- Work with internal and external partners to optimize planning patterns and create opportunities for improved performance of the business and ensure schedule accuracy
- Coordinate, track, and report required metrics/KPIs
- Identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions and support/lead the implementation in a timely manner
- Utilize existing ERP platform including related processes; including but not limited to, issuance of Purchase Orders and ERP system schedule maintenance

**If you’ve got**:

- A post-secondary education, with emphasis in an STEM-related field
- 3 years’ progressive experience as a Scheduler in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing
environment
- Exceptional skills with Microsoft Office software platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Successful completion of SCMP designation (an asset)
- Current membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (an asset)
- Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (an asset)

**We’d like to hear from you**

Please submit your resume and let us know why you are interested.
- As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Jones Human Resources department at 1.800.265.9093 about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided._

For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please also contact the Human Resources department.