Job Description

Job Title:

Qnostics Operations Planner

Location:

Qnostics

Block 1

Todd Campus

West of Scotland Science Park

Glasgow

G20 0XA

Position Reports To:

Operations Manager

Company Overview

Qnostics' core business is focused on the design, development, manufacture and supply of specialised molecular Quality Control products for the use in the in vitro diagnostic industry. Based in Glasgow, Qnostics also works with organisations around the world to provide bespoke molecular quality control reagents within an ISO 13485 compliant framework.

Job Summary:

Working with senior management, including the production and supply chain managers, the operations planner will create and support the maintenance of the annual operations plan from which the monthly/weekly operations schedules are derived.

The Operations planner will help to identify potential capacity and scheduling conflicts due to resources (i.e. holidays, material requirements identified through stock, etc.) through the appropriate planning review meetings as well as work proactively with the management team to find solutions and ensure that the operations plan remains in line with the business requirements.

The Operations planner will also be responsible for facilitating and support Stock on Hand (SoH) from the Qnostics Commercial Product Management Team as well as Qnostics' business partners which trigger manufacturing builds and other operational activities.

Experience of working within a bioscience manufacturing environment would be useful but is not as important as having an individual with proven analytical planning skills, a good understanding of ERP systems and/or project management tools including MS project.

In addition to this, Qnostics are looking for a strong communicator who is confident and able to converse with people at all levels within the company and can work as an integral member of the operations team and support planning in line with the continued growth of the business.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Basic Job Requirements

The role requires excellent project management skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively with individuals from a range of business functions across the full product lifecycle. The ability to work on several diverse projects at the same time and still be able to meet tight deadlines is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the

Operations Planner / Scheduler

is to support the management of all Qnostics Operational programmes:

Prepare and maintain the Operational / Global plan(s) for all operational activities.

Ensure that all appropriate planning documentation is in place and kept up to-date Liaise with other Qnostics/Customer/Partner functions to ensure that the operational schedule/programmes run to predefined project/operational timelines Negotiate with functional teams to ensure the effective management of the schedule. Facilitate & Track Stock on Hand (SOH) requirements Use of Project Management tools (such as Microsoft project). Resolve day-to-day problems independently without escalation, recognising when critical issues require escalation to Senior Management for guidance/decision making Plan, risk identification and mitigation Work with Senior Management to improve planning tools and procedures in line with the business development and growth.

Other Activities:

Support Commercial Product Management team on facilitating stock on hand requests.

Support the planning / timeline management of new product developments in line with the company design control procedures.

Skills & Experience:

Experience of working within a bioscience manufacturing environment would be useful but is not as important as having an individual with proven analytical planning skills, a good understanding of ERP systems and/or project management tools. In addition to this, Qnostics are looking for a strong communicator who is confident and able to converse with people at all levels within the company and can work as an integral member of the operations team and support planning in line with the continued growth of the business.

Knowledge and Skills

Administration/ project management (min 1year) - Ability to coordinate multi-faceted projects Successful proven record in the delivery of projects outcomes to deadlines Proven leadership abilities and the ability to project manage people from different backgrounds/knowledge levels and perspectives Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy IT literate in MS Office 365 / Essential competence in MS Excel Ability to prioritise workload with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Communication Skills

Highly effective communicator Able to act as a commercial point of contact for the organisation on a daily basis and answer queries both effectively and efficiently Able to communicate independently in a timely and courteous manner utilising all available communication methods including telephone, fax, email, monthly reports, etc.
Performance and Effectiveness

Enthusiastic, motivated, and pro-active individual with the ability to be flexible and manage new projects as and when required. Good interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively build a network of contacts and integrate successfully with established teams. Capability to multi-task and prioritise as and when required. Proven ability to develop and implement new work practices. Organised, methodical, quick, efficient, and reliable approach to the work
Desirable but not essential:

HNC+ or degree. (business administration / science or science management preferred) Project Management qualification (i.e. Prince2) and experience with MS Project and/or other project management software packages. Knowledge of the Quality Assurance, Quality Control and/or Life Sciences sector

Salary:

Dependent on Experience

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person