Planner/Scheduler-(CAT)

The primary role of the Planner/Scheduler is to improve work force productivity and work quality by eliminating in advance potential delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of parts, machine time and labor. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all maintenance work performed in the area to which they are assigned. They maintain communication and coordination between the operations and maintenance organizations; Maintains appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and reporting of results or work done. The Planner/Scheduler will report to the Maintenance Site Manager and work closely with Operations, Maintenance Supervision, Stores, and Purchasing Personnel.

Position Responsibilities - Essential

• Walk down new work requests

• Enter notifications from engineers/production and send acknowledgement and notification number

• Plan out work orders (man/machine/material)

• Research, spec out, and source materials needed

• Add new parts to SAP request sheet as needed (determining min/max, ABC category etc.)

• Generate PM status report daily

• Run the daily maintenance planning meeting

• Keep all work orders maintained (close those that are done, activate ones when they are ready to be worked on)

• Assist Senior Planner and Site Manager in data analytics

• Preventative Maintenance Compliance

• Work Order Backlog Analysis

• Schedule Adherence

• Resource Utilization

• Equipment Reliability Metrics

• Cost Analytics

• Inventory & Spare Parts Analytics

• Root Cause & Failure Analysis

• Communicate with Engineering on status of work order requests

• Update Assembly ZM01s status

• Run weekly work order status meeting

• Locate new equipment and gather information in order to generate new equipment numbers

• Generate new equipment numbers and set up equipment masters

• Utilize information from accounting to execute Place in Service for new equipment

• Add asset numbers from accounting to equipment masters

• Label new equipment

• Do equipment audit and corrections

• Look up and release PMs that would not be issued when schedule is to be created

• Construct weekly PM schedule

• Assign specific PMs to the correct shift

• Review PM progress daily with leadership group

• Assign correct status to PMs

• Make new PM task lists from manufacturers recommendations/manuals and/or employee input

• Make new Maintenance plans and add/remove equipment as needed

• Update maintenance plans and task lists as needed

• Create weekend work schedule and run weekend work planning meeting

• Shut Down planning and execution (internal and external contractors)

• Coordinate and Track Return Materials and Outside Repairs

• Log weekly counter readings

• Help Technicians find parts

• Ensure all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after the process to foster a positive safety culture by having a safety-first mindset and approach during execution of activities

• Based on the nature of the essential functions associated with this role, GreenWood has designated this as a "safety-sensitive" position

Position Responsibilities - Non-Essential/Other

• Conduct process inspection, certification, and documentation

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• Associate's degree and/or at least two years of experience as a planner and scheduler in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within related field

• Proven leader and team player with strong work ethic

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, exhibit sound and accurate judgment

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both listening and speaking)

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work

• Proficiency in MS Office or Windows based software required

• Very Strong Computer Skills

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and sense of urgency

• Experience demonstrating successful support of a positive safety culture

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• Greater than 3 years of experience in planning and scheduling

• Experience in SAP preferred