Maintenance Scheduler - Quincy, IL
This is a full time, exempt level position. Position Summary : The Scheduler's primary function is to improve work force productivity through the coordination and full utilization of all available manpower. The Scheduling role involves assembling and coordinating with the planner to prepare the most efficient daily and weekly schedule and provide the schedule to Maintenance Supervision. Job Responsibilities :
- Schedule all planned work orders to 100% manpower loading.
- Evaluate discretionary work and determine if feasible.
- Schedule appropriate Maintenance work groups coordinating with production leaders to improve labor resources. Group work orders together that can be planned and worked as a single order to minimize planned downtime and prevent multiple LOTO and prep work.
- Confirm priority and date maintenance is needed / wanted.
- Assure that there are no constraints in regard to parts, equipment, and or internal / external manpower, prior to placing any work order on the schedule such that all false job starts are prevented.
- Ensure equipment is available and ready for maintenance when scheduled.
- Work with planner to review work order backlog and ensure jobs with highest priorities are planned in a timely fashion.
- Ensure scheduling basis includes an appropriate amount of preventative maintenance work versus corrective work and backlog age.
- Review Maintenance schedules to ensure they meet the needs of the production unit through conducting of a weekly meeting.
- Act as liaison between production and Maintenance.
- Maintain strong line of communication on status of completed work orders and findings.
- Supports the Maintenance Planner ensuring that all routine maintenance activities are appropriately planned (resources, parts, tooling) and scheduled (with Production and Maintenance) so that the work progresses in a safe, efficient and repeatable manner.
- Reviews work orders for planned work, scheduled start date and released status, ensuring the work orders meet resource requirements, materials and tooling requirements.
- Using Maximo CMMS, properly sequence all work order activities, assets, and resource requirements into a daily (8hr) schedule which will be utilized by the day shift front line supervisors to facilitate orderly execution of all repair activities.
- Effectively manage time to ensure the efficient completion of responsibilities.
- Maintain a minimum of a seven-day rolling maintenance scheduled based within the current weekly schedule.
- Analyze schedule status and update as necessary based on manpower availability.
- Update the planner daily on uncompleted work orders requiring rescheduling.
- Prepare monthly report which clearly details schedule compliance, maintaining the historical trend.
- Provide feedback, mentorship, training and support to the facility through the use of Performance Excellence concepts and tools.
- Support & Own Environmental Health & Safety and Quality and the Food Safety Systems from a work scheduling perspective.
Accountability : The following individual measures for success are the responsibility of the Scheduler :
Scheduling delays due to poor resource coordination.Available manpower scheduled as a percent of available manpower.100% loaded weekly schedule.Job Requirements :
Two year degree in a technical field is a plus.Training and experience in industrial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic applications preferred.Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.Demonstrated proficient use of various computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. Knowledge and experience with IBM Maximo CMMS highly desired.Detailed understanding of a Manufacturing Plant Operation and Maintenance.Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.