Planning Manager

Position Purpose:Optimizes the efficiency of the Maintenance and Operations Departments by providing short-term, mid and long-term planning / scheduling that increases work output and overall team efficiency.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for planning, estimating time and specifying parts and materials, equipment, and manpower on maintenance and operations work orders, including outage and project work.Schedule and plan preventive, routine maintenance, outage and project work activities. Responsible for managing work order backlog and data input in Maximo.Review and revise the effectiveness of the regulatory and best practice PM program as necessary.  Prepare job planning packages and fill-in for the maintenance supervisor as needed.Forecast contractor manpower requirements, track and report weekly manpower usage when needed.Provide weekly reporting on station KPI and score cards including WO and backlog report, PO and invoice report, Overtime report, and Productivity report.Write purchase order requisitions and contractor service agreements.Review work order requests and correct deficiencies.Communicate with operations to effectively plan and schedule work in accordance with their needs and their operating schedules.Complete safe work permits for contractors.Attend the morning meetings to get feedback, adjust priority and schedule, and be informed of emergency/break-in jobs.Communicates both verbally and in writing, in a clear, logical manner. Listens effectively and allows others to express their thoughts without prejudging.Ensures that costs are minimized through savings in time, material, and proper work procedures within the scope of the job.Develops personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing, motivating, counseling and utilizing appropriate training.Other duties as assigned.