RME Planning Manager CS

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The role of the Planning Manager is to support the central RME Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering team for one or multiple business units. This role is a key member of the Reliability Maintenance Engineering team who understands the capability of the EAM system within the global network.

The Planning Manager will lead a team responsible for the overall asset management, work planning, and spare part inventory using Infor EAM software at North America (NA) sites. This team will be responsible for training RME team members on the EAM system, rolling out standard workflows for work requests, preventative maintenance programs, project requests, and inspections, etc. The Planning Manager will own these functions across multiple business units supporting RME Directors.

The goal of the Amazon RME organization is to deliver zero equipment downtime to our Operations Partners. To meet this goal, we are continually striving to innovate and provide best in class service levels through the introduction of pioneering new products and services in the areas of Planning and Inventory Management within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) tool. To support continuous improvement in these areas, this role is also responsible for delivering global impacting programs to improve technician efficiency, equipment OEE, free cash flow, etc.

Key Responsibilities:
· Develop tools and business practices to standardize work order planning and scheduling
· Develop tools and business practices to standardize spare parts inventory management
· Create metrics that will drive key operational insights
· Lead a team of central personnel in support of our field based Reliability, Maintenance and Engineering (RME) teams
· Deliver global impacting process improvements by partnering with leaders in WHS, Operations, Engineering, Technical development, EU RME, etc.
· Ability to Travel up to 50%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as instructional technology, educational technology, organizational development, etc.
· 5+ years of work experience with solid career progression in the field of Reliability and Maintenance Engineering or Amazon Operations
· Unix, SQL, and Database Administration Skills
· Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and competing priorities
· Excellent communication skills for the purpose of knowledge transfer, tool development, and scope development
· Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
· A strong focus on internal customers’ needs and satisfaction, with an emphasis on demonstrating return on investment

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience
· 2+ years of experience working with the Infor Electronic Asset Management Tool, the Fulfillment Center Labor Planning systems, or experience in Central Count / Central Flow leadership
· 2+ years of experience in project management experience including planning work, managing details, coordinating and keeping multiple tasks/projects on track and delivering reliable results