Supervisor, Scheduling & Work Process (Transmission)

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $99,900-$149,900

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

Purpose

The Supervisor, Scheduling & Work Process is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the Transmission Maintenance Work Process and Scheduling activities. Direct administrative support staff and union craft personnel in the development, utilization, and execution of work processes. Coordinate the efforts of one or more cross-functional work process teams and departments to achieve clearly defined outcomes, ensuring adherence to safety standards and industry best practices.

Additionally, oversee the development and implementation of work practices, including but not limited to the following:

• D365 functionality and knowledge base requirements
• Best practice work methods for operations and maintenance activities
• Best practice work methods for all relevant work scheduling activities
• Provide concise work measurement and analysis metrics to Site Leadership
• Best practice work methods for all relevant work planning and supply chain requirements
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Provide input to the Transmission Maintenance leadership team in evaluating and instituting procedures and initiatives to support the culture of safety ensuring the safe, efficient operation and maintenance, and strategic objectives of the Transmission Line Organization.
• Provide oversight and consistency standards for:
• Planning department personnel and processes
• Support and align with the Transmission Line Health Initiative (TLHI)
• Craft backlog review audits
• Develop and drive Work Measurement & Analysis metrics (KPI’s)
• D365 liaison with Corporate Business Process Owner and IT support personnel
• Status updates and coordination between Management/Craft/Planning & Reliability
• Facilitate planned and unplanned outage coordination
• Coordinate and audit supply chain processes interaction with established Work Process
• Provide oversight ensuring work schedule compliance and accountability is adhered to
• Coordinates scheduling of Work Orders dependent on priority, material availability, and labor availability
• Prepare weekly and bi-weekly Craft schedules
• Facilitate Daily, Weekly, and scheduling meetings
• Using our Excellence Model as a framework, provide leadership and coaching to direct reports in the areas of safety, career development, performance and accountability, goal setting and teamwork
• Direct, with Manager support, O&M project management including in-house labor/materials and outside contractor oversite identified through budget process
• Assist Maintenance Planners in verifying material and parts availability as part of the Work Order Ready to Schedule status. Ensure only work with confirmed parts availability are identified as Ready to Schedule. Originate stores requests and purchase requisitions as needed by request
• Facilitates daily communication with Foreperson and Supervisors to update Work Management Process status and identify labor changes/requirements affecting current schedule. Adjust schedule based on craft labor and Work Order prioritization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient work processes and schedules across various departments, aligning them with the cooperative's goals and objectives
• Collaborate with team members and management to understand workflow needs, project scope, and identify areas for improvement
• Coordinate and oversee process-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Document and maintain comprehensive process maps, manuals, and schedules for reference and training purposes
• Coordinate training staff in new or updated processes to ensure smooth implementation and adoption
• Storm response support and logistics
• Performs all other duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned by authorized personnel
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field with 2 years’ experience required. Previous leadership experience preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Proven experience in process coordination, scheduling, project coordination, or similar role
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and process improvement techniques
• Proficient in scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the electric cooperative industry is a plus
  
  

Environmental Demands: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment but may also require visiting various operational sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to wear breathing equipment (35 lbs.) and a safety harness.

Other Job Characteristics: On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Frequently interacts with vendors, insurance and government agencies, contractors, co-workers, etc. Limited supervision. Team-oriented and independent worker.

Dairyland Benefits

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!
  
  

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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