Planners and Schedulers
Functional
Maintenance planners focus on the strategic aspects of maintenance (i.e., what & how to), including planning, resource allocation, and documentation, while maintenance schedulers are responsible for executing those plans efficiently, managing schedule (i.e., when), and ensuring timely maintenance work without disrupting operations. Effective collaboration, attention to safety, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential for both roles to enhance overall asset reliability and performance.
Behavioral
Workflow discipline, effective communication, proactive planning, field scoping (i.e., walking jobs), quality estimates, collaboration, continuous improvement, documentation of lessons learned. By following these best practices, maintenance planners and schedulers can enhance the efficiency, reliability, and safety of maintenance operations in various industries.
Pain Points
Unclear work process roles and responsibilities, reactive disruptions (i.e., emotional decision making), inconsistent screening & prioritization, poor/nonexistent work execution feedback.