What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner Scheduler position at LeadStack Inc.?
Position Overview
The Planner Scheduler is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining project schedules to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely completion of tasks. This role serves as a critical link between project managers, engineers, and operations teams, ensuring that all activities are planned, tracked, and executed according to organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
The Planner Scheduler is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining project schedules to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely completion of tasks. This role serves as a critical link between project managers, engineers, and operations teams, ensuring that all activities are planned, tracked, and executed according to organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using scheduling software (CMMS, Microsoft Project, etc.)
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather input and align schedules with project objectives.
- Monitor progress against baseline schedules, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare and distribute regular schedule reports, dashboards, and forecasts to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation across multiple projects.
- Support risk management by identifying potential delays and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of schedule changes, approvals, and updates.
- Assist in developing work breakdown structures (WBS) and project timelines.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to align material deliveries with project schedules.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience (3–5 years) in project planning and scheduling within biotech, manufacturing, or related industries.
- Proficiency in scheduling tools such as CMMS, MS Project, or equivalent.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work across teams.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Lean) is a plus.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.