Production & Maintenance Planning Leader

Overview:

The Washington Works (Washington, West Virginia) site currently has an opportunity available for a Production & Maintenance Planning Leader. This member of the production leadership team will collaborate with supply chain, operations, and maintenance to develop and execute maintenance & production schedules to maximize asset utilization, labor efficiency, and achieve unit cost objectives while also meeting market demand (S&OP) and/or market fluctuations. Based on demand signals from supply chain, this role will develop and oversee the execution of production plans in coordination with operations and maintenance team members to achieve flawless day performance related to SQRE objectives (Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, and Engagement).   

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, communication, execution, and deviations of the unit operational plan (integrated production & maintenance schedules) that is coordinated in a manner to support efficient manufacturing and meet demand forecast.
• Ensure that all resources (labor, equipment and materials) are available to meet production schedule.
• Manages the timeline and decisions related to planned start-up/shutdown of assets and any production schedule changes attributed to unplanned downtime.
• Translate unit strategy into operating plan, including achieving cost per unit objective.
• Drive development and engagement of CORE Team members.
• Create and lead employee development plans for respective team members (schedulers & maintenance team members).
• Develop and ensure the execution of the unit’s production plan/schedule to meet business objectives (see KPIs below).
• Ensure effective communications to identify gaps/opportunities and own/assign continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance practices, personnel, and production processes.
• Manage all reliability escalations and reliability action items to identify emerging maintenance issues and/or implement proactive steps to mitigate business impact.
• Constant collaboration with S&OP, Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, & Reliability to provide the unit with a clear operating plan (expectations) and regular status updates on performance versus plan.
• Oversee the integration, communication, and execution of daily maintenance & production schedules. 
• Initiates RARs and oversees the maintenance scheduling process (planned & reactive).
• Leads the development for scope, timeline, & communication plan for unit TARs / shutdowns while ensuring the daily progress completion per plan by maintenance & project personnel.
• Gatekeeper of overall maintenance related expenses to achieve AOP (budget).     

Measurable Success (KPIs)

• Production Schedule Execution (Actual vs. Plan).
• Financial – Monthly & Annual Budget Performance (Actual vs. AOP).
• Controllable Cost Per Unit ($/Kg.).
• OEE% vs. Goal.
• Product Yield (FPFQ Production).
• Achieve Annual Operational Excellence Objectives (Continuous Improvement).

Qualifications:

Required: 

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience related to production & maintenance scheduling processes.
• Experience motivating, leading and developing teams to achieve core principles.
• Drives engagement and possesses effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.
• Capacity to solve problems to ensure business needs are met.
• Critical thinking, RCA knowledge, and the capability to prioritize and be decisive.

Preferred: 

• LEAN certification.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
• Bachelor’s degree.