Shop Scheduler

The primary role of the Scheduler is to support planning and synchronize maintenance activities for the designated product lines and/or sites, taking into account operational demands. The Scheduler oversees and organizes schedules and maintenance tasks, guaranteeing their efficient, safe, and timely execution with flow of parts. The Scheduler collaborates closely between the workshop supervisors, master scheduler and production planner regarding activity requests such as job orders, tool orders, part picks as well as coordinating with workshop managers to appropriately adjust capacity both internally and with Third-Party Vendors and liase with the A&I team to meet all production needs ontime to the R&M order book.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Aggregate the activity demand forecast of the workshop, ensuring assets and inventory future demand is thoroughly analyzed, communicated and provided to the workshop proactively to enable production to meet OTD targets

• Translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule both internally and externally

• Resolve differences between workstation loads and available capacity. Measure the utilization and efficiency of parts availability and 3rd party vendor supply

• Comprehend the master schedule reporting regarding performance to the business plan, the shipment plan, the inventory plan, and the production plan

• Responsible for coordinating with Planner(s) for the development and adherence to global demand planning process for repair and maintenance

• Determine available capacity before planned orders are released

• Engage in capacity management during sales and operations planning, master scheduling, materials requirements planning, and production activity control

• Regularly update and review maintenance records ensuring compliance with company policy

• Routinely develop, enhance, and implement procedures and schedules for various maintenance activities

• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external.

Skills / Education 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3-4+ years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in an MRP-driven environment

• Accredited 4-year college degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain or other related fields or relevant industry experience

• Experience with MRP/ERP Software 

• Knowledgeable in work processes for Notification Management, Work Order Management, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, ability to communicate at various levels within the organization

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team

• Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data

• Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

• Understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and under pressure

• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change

• JDE Working Knowledge

• Lean or Green Belt Six Sigma certification a plus

• This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: <10%

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Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

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