Description:
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the planning and scheduling group.
• Monitor and effectively mentor planners and schedulers.
• Provide backup support for planners and schedulers as needed.
• Facilitate scheduling update meetings for maintenance projects and outage work.
• Identify, coordinate, and schedule contractors as needed to safely and efficiently execute outage work.
• Serve as contractor job representative as needed, including permitting, field auditing, and managing discovery/change orders.
• Identify and resolve issues that may delay routine maintenance, outage, and maintenance project activities.
• Order and manage inventory of parts and supplies required for maintenance tasks.
• Analyze maintenance data and prepare actionable reports; utilize SAP to record, track, and analyze maintenance work.
• Develop effective monitoring and tracking processes for the site planning and scheduling team; publish timely KPIs to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations within the planning and scheduling team.
• Review and interpret equipment and machinery manuals to determine standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with external vendors to schedule routine maintenance, outage, and project work activities.
• Estimate time and resources required for routine maintenance, project, and outage work.
• Track spare parts inventory and ensure availability to support routine maintenance.
• Inspect the workplace for potential safety hazards and implement safety protocols for routine maintenance work.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary tools, equipment, and parts; track and communicate status for routine maintenance needs.
• Train maintenance planning and scheduling staff on new procedures, policies, and protocols as needed.
• Manage costs and logistics from requisition through purchase order closure for all routine maintenance, maintenance projects, and outage work.
• Track and publish key performance indicators for outage and project schedules.
• Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
o Emotional Empathy
o Positive Attitude
o Excellent Communication Skills
o Flexibility / Adaptability
o Interpersonal Skills