Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Department Summary
The Scheduling Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of schedulers within the Work Management Center to create weekly schedules that meet company objectives in terms of customer committed work, compliance and safety work and project work. This position is responsible for creating a robust schedule that maximizes field capacity, meets customer commitments and tracks performance gaps. This a high profile position that works closely with partners in operations, design and planning.
Job Description/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and optimization of work plans/schedules using complex work management systems through processes (forecasting, planning, scheduling, acquisition of revenue, installations and maintenance of electric lines and services), and the achievement of DCO performance and financial targets. The Scheduling Team Leader collaborates with Principal Team Leaders, Managers and Executive Managers, along with various departments including Energy Operations, Customer Energy Management, Electric Asset Management, and Work Process & Business Management.
This position is also accountable for leadership and management of non-exempt employees who in turn, schedule workloads for union employees. It is imperative that this position provide guidance and development for all employees in his/her span of control to build engagement and meet key company goals.
Notable responsibilities include:
•Ensure Compliance with all Electric Code and MPSC requirements.
•Schedule long cycle construction and maintenance for Electric Distribution.
•Oversee the management of long cycle work centers to make the customer commitment Breakthrough Goals.
•Support DCO budget process - Capital programs (Electric) and Maintenance programs (Electric).
•Coordinate statewide on call for movement of field/office resources for normal day and storm support.
•Create DCO schedules that align both internal and external field resources.
•Track and report out daily/weekly schedule adherence.
•Create line of sight around company strategy while managing DCO daily/weekly schedules, customer emergencies and resource plans.
•Interface with senior management for key performance objectives related to Business Operating Plan.
Requirements/Qualifications
•A Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of study. Less than a Bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by extensive experience in an applicable industry in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance.
The following experience / skills may set you apart from others:
•A Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration.
•Experience in planning, project management, scheduling, business analysis, work management, storm support.
•Experience managing a team and/or managing a large project.
•Experience working in the utility sector.
•Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
Essential Functions
General or Field Planner/Schedulers support the planning/scheduling functions for the distribution maintenance and construction areas of the Company. Duties and who this individual reports to will fluctuate between projects, departments, and offices. Plans and prepares schedules for arrival of materials and equipment, installation, and repair of gas and electric distribution systems: Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each phase to meet client forecasted master schedule. Updates management of schedule status. Analyzes designs and construction data and performs mathematical calculations to determine material, tools, and human resource requirements for the schedule. Plans and schedules workflow for each required skill set and operation according to previously established sequences and lead times. Plans sequence of material, assembly, installation, and other operations for guidance of construction workers. Planner/Scheduler confers with Company management to determine status of projects. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Prepares project reports. May prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment. May prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment. Understands and follows company established standard procedures for file structure and standard procedures for projects. Assists in client contact and communication. Ensures work is scheduled and completed within applicable compliance dates and required documentation is completed. May schedule employee training to ensure qualifications are current. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to answer inquiries from coworkers, clients, or the public. Attends internal and external meetings. Provides support services in a legal and ethical manner. In addition, schedulers in Fossil Plant Maintenance support the scheduling activities of routine and emergency plant maintenance/outages, minimizing production impacts. Regular attendance is expected.
•Facilitate meetings and give presentations
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All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
