Head of Planning - Leeds, United Kingdom - Sulzer

Sulzer

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Head of Planning & Scheduling - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.

We are recruiting for a Head of Planning & Scheduling to join our Pumps Parts & Retrofits (PPR) team within the Services EMEA division at Sulzer.

This is a great opportunity where you can make your mark by improving our scheduling capabilities for large complex projects - creating and harmonising the scheduling practices across the PPR EMEA region.

In this role you will be accountable for:

Set up scheduling processes & capabilities including standard templates, scheduling rules, procedures, process flow & interfaces with key stakeholders, WBS (work breakdown structure) and reporting KPIs across EMEA
Harmonize and standardize project scheduling processes across all Sulzer PM hubs
Implement critical path & float methodology
Define standard templates & WBS (work breakdown structure) for Tender and Project Schedules
Assist in the creation of Tender Schedules (preaward) and Project Schedules (postaward) for critical/complex tenders/projects and ensure their regular updating
Support operations and engineering teams in foreseeing planning and schedule analysis in the context of claim management when required
Guide project teams with schedule improvement and mitigating actions during monthly project reviews
Work closely with global factory planning to incorporate manufacturing schedules
Drive OTD (ontime delivery) through better schedule management, risk identification, and best practice sharing across the Energy business unit

To succeed in this role, you will need:

10 yrs experience as a Scheduling Manager (OEM or EPC)
Firsthand experience as a project scheduler
Knowledge of Microsoft Project SAP and Orsoft
Experience in driving EMEA improvement initiatives & change management

Education

Level:

Master Subject:
Engineering Certifications

PMP-PMP (Optional)
PMI-SP (Optional)
Experience in driving global improvement & transformation initiatives
Engineering degree
Ability to design, review and manage complex systems and processes
An ability to assimilate information and communicate with stakeholders
Proactive nature with a desire to continuously improve processes and problemsolving
Excellent attention to detail
Handson approach

Your benefits:

The position offers scope for exercising individual initiative
Development opportunities a truly international organisation has to offer
Attractive compensation; personal bonus and company car/ allowance
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + service days
Defined contribution pension scheme
An innovative, vibrant, and agile culture
Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment, and Lifestyle

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
**83% of our employees recommend Sulzer as a good place to work and we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2023 in Brazil, China, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. So come and join our story, starting today