Maintenance Scheduler

About the role

Develop and distribute Weekly and Daily Maintenance Schedules that align with operational priorities while ensuring the availability of necessary resources, equipment, and materials for the seamless execution of maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for optimizing scheduling processes, collaborating with key stakeholders to prioritize work orders, and continuously improving efficiency to minimize delays and support overall operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Gatekeeper(s) to develop a weekly rolling forecast and daily schedules that optimize maintenance activities.
• Works closely with Gatekeeper(s) to prioritize work orders and ensure they are placed on the weekly and daily schedules for all Maintenance resources, including equipment availability and operational needs.
• Ensures all necessary parts, materials, and external resources are available to complete scheduled work minimizing delays or interruptions.
• Regularly consults with the Gatekeeper(s) regarding priority and schedule adjustments based on resources, parts, and equipment availability constraints.
• Use the MMS Scheduling module to fully load and allocate resources for scheduled work orders, including both day and shift-assigned personnel.
• Distributes finalized weekly and daily schedules to designated functions and groups for timely utilization.
• Establishes Maintenance Scheduling Meetings with the appropriate roles and desired outcomes.
• Openly seeks feedback from Maintenance and Operations Process Roles to improve the maintenance scheduling process.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in maintenance scheduling, operations planning, or a related field within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Skills

• Proficient in building and managing maintenance schedules that align with operational needs.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS scheduling systems, particularly scheduling modules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for schedule management and communication.
• Knowledge of business value drivers and how maintenance scheduling impacts performance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities effectively.
• Ability to interface with other work process roles and departments to ensure smooth coordination of schedules.
• Excellent communication skills, with attention to detail in managing complex schedules.