Planner

About the Role & Team

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never before seen.

The Planner/Scheduler ensures the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of operations and maintenance activities within Facilities and Operations Services (FOS) Planning. This role is crucial for resource management and for maintaining compliance and quality standards across the organization. You will apply working knowledge of planning, scheduling, and materials control, demonstrate an understanding of internal compliance standards and industry regulations, and exhibit integrity while upholding company policies and procedures.

This position reports to the Manager, Facilities Shared Services Planning.

What You Will Do:

• Spend the majority of your time creating and maintaining the foundational documentation of the work, including job plans, asset data, and preventative maintenance records. 
• Dedicate a significant portion of your time to creating and publishing detailed schedules, coordinating with teams to ensure labor, space, equipment, and materials are planned efficiently. 
• Analyze and interpret technical documents and drawings, such as manufacturing and safety requirements, engineering documents, QA audit findings, and craft communications, translating them into clear work instructions and job plans. 
• Organize work to comply with established show quality standards. 
• Participate in internal and regulatory audits to maintain standards and ensure proper 
• documentation. 
• May support Priority 5, safety and regulatory job plans. 
• May need to coordinate and provide guidance on projects across multiple lines of business. 
• Support project execution by hosting meetings, coordinating with vendors, participating in bids, and providing status updates. 
• Support short-term planning for downtimes and rehabs. 
• Review scheduling conflicts and recommend alternatives. 
• Facilitate safety plans between safety teams and vendors for approval. 
• Complete and submit work being performed forms for both internal and external teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Ability to comprehend various forms of technical work in FOS and related areas. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate communication across departments for cohesive business objectives. 
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating strong technical knowledge in FOS and supporting lines of business. 
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 
• Knowledge of scheduling software and tools such as Maximo, HotSOS, or other 
• EAM/CMMS systems. 
• 2+ years in planning and scheduling in a technical and/or heavily regulated industry.  
• Technical work experience in FOS and related areas. 
• Experience in planning and scheduling within a manufacturing, industrial, and/or themed entertainment environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2+ years in planning and scheduling in a technical and/or heavily regulated industry.  
• Technical work experience in FOS and related areas. 
• Experience in planning and scheduling within a manufacturing, industrial, and/or themed entertainment environment.

Preferred Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

Additional Information  

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in California is $80,700.00-$108,100.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

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