Address About the RoleReporting to the Service Supervisor, We have a permanent opportunity available for a Workshop Planner. This role will coordinate all planning and scheduling activities for our 14 Commercial Avenue Facility. Your ability to manage multiple key stakeholders and maintain focus on activity and outcomes will be critical for success.
In this varied and interesting role, your key responsibilities will include:
Ensuring all behaviours are in line with Hastings Deering's commitment to No Harm and the Hastings Deering Lifesaving Commitments.
Creating accurate project plans for machine major repairs and overhauls to be performed
Facilitating pre execution meeting with workshop team to ensure clear understanding of scope and work flow prior to work commencing
Managing parts ordering processes, vendor delivery schedules and labour demand requirements
Attending and participating in daily production meetings and driving actions from these meetings to address any issues
Reviewing and reporting on schedule compliance and working with execution team to address any variance concerns
Reporting on planning & scheduling technical issues and provide recommendations to the Supervisor/Manager
Determining internal & external stakeholder engagement and communication plans to assist execution and administration team with meeting service delivery expectations
Reporting weekly on overall labour forecast and machine repair/overhaul master schedule
Liaising with HDAL Support Representatives to identify all future machine rebuild opportunities and validation of work scopes
Following established continuous improvement process to identify opportunities to improve work management processes
About YouYou will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
Certificate III or IV in Trade Certification or 2-3 years experience in a similar function
Previous planning and or scheduling experience in workshop environment
Knowledge of Caterpillar or dealer parts identification systems will be beneficial
Ability to provide a very high level of customer service, whilst ensuring customer needs are addressed and expectations managed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Committed to a No Harm Environment
Ability to maintain a safe and clean workspace
A continuous Improvement commitment and positive attitude towards change
Demonstrated ability to use and acquire experience within various systems including Microsoft AX, Word, Project, Sharepoint, Outlook and Excel
About the BenefitsHastings Deering offers a wide range of benefits including:
A rewarding career with diverse opportunities
Uniforms and PPE provided
A competitive salary with Income Protection Insurance
Discounts on private health, vehicles, travel and more
A culture of innovation, collaboration and execution
Ongoing training & support to further your career
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
Paid parental leave options for primary (13 weeks) and secondary carers (1 week)
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Enquiries: Please call 1300 071 618
Contact Person: Alex Kostowski
