Schedule Planner
Givaudan · Cincinnati · $68,000–$85,000 (stated in the posting)
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Position Purpose
The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling maintenance resources to maximize labor utilization, schedule compliance, and backlog effectiveness while ensuring alignment with production priorities and business objectives.
Your Title: Schedule Planner
Your Location: Cincinati, Ohio
Reporting to: Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Salary Range Based on Experience: $68,000 - $85,000.
Primary Responsibilities
Scheduling
Develop weekly maintenance schedules.
Coordinate daily schedule execution.
Balance labor availability and work priorities.
Coordinate shutdowns and outage schedules.
Backlog Management
Maintain backlog health and quality.
Monitor work order aging.
Facilitate prioritization processes.
Ensure appropriate workflow progression.
Facilitate weekly backlog review meetings.
Maintain backlog priority integrity.
Escalate aging work orders.
Contractor Coordination
Schedule contractor activities.
Coordinate access and plant support requirements.
Manage contractor schedule integration.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Develop and maintain expertise in One Point Lessons (OPLs); train mechanics and maintenance leadership team members.
Maintain at least one active improvement initiative (ZPM6 / Z09) aligned with role responsibilities.
Monitor schedule breaks and identify systemic causes.
Reporting
Publish scheduling and backlog metrics.
Monitor workflow compliance.
Identify opportunities for work management improvement.
Scheduler Core Deliverables
Weekly Schedule
Daily Schedule
Backlog Prioritization Report
Schedule Compliance Report
Labor Utilization Report
Weekly Scheduling Meeting Agenda & Action Log
Schedule Break Analysis Report
Academic Background
Vocational diploma in Technical engineering or related discipline (pre-university level).
Certification required in forklift operation as well as in at least one of the following: pipefitting, welding, or pump, PLC, electrical, robotics or equipment repair.
Professional Experience
3+ years with mechanical/electrical background in food or chemical related manufacturing environment.
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Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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