Sr Capital Project Scheduler

Nestle USA’s technical organization is going through a transformational journey by leveraging leading automation and digital technologies coupled with manufacturing and operational excellence practices to deliver best-in-class products and results.

This transformation is aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing the overall performance of our manufacturing network. We are also driving manufacturing and operational excellence practices to ensure that our production facilities are operating at their highest potential to create the best-tasting, high-quality, consumer-preferred products. This includes optimizing production lines, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and continuously improving operational processes with no compromise to food safety or quality. By embracing automation and digital technologies, our technical organization is staying ahead of the competition and adapting to the rapidly changing business landscape. In addition to adopting new technologies, this transformation is also about fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within our organization.

Overall, we are committed to leveraging automation, digital technologies, and manufacturing and operational excellence practices to create the best possible manufacturing environment to produce great food and beverages for our consumers. 
 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

LOCATION: Solon, OH, Chicago, IL or near a Nestle USA Facility

TRAVEL: 60 - 80%

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr Capital Project Scheduler prepares and maintains integrated schedules for capital projects. This role supports the capital project team by providing project critical path methodology (CPM) schedules (level of development dependent on FEL phase) for all work packages in the capital project. The project scheduler maintains knowledge of project plans and acts to avoid or minimize deviations. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Capital Project Scheduler focuses on capital projects as their main responsibility.  Below is a list of responsibilities and accountabilities by area.  
Develop and maintain the overall integrated master schedule for the project  
Develop and maintain all project-level scheduling processes and procedures consistent with Nestle requirements and standards  
Develop “what if” scenario schedules for analysis during project development stages  
Review project plans for completeness and identify potentially omitted elements and conflicts between parallel activities 
Coordinate the scheduling activities of contractors/vendors performing project work  
Sponsor periodic schedule review and schedule prioritization meetings with the Nestle capital project team  
Assist in the resolution of scheduling differences or problems between contractor/vendor organizations, departments, or groups  
Review contractor and vendor change requests to assess the impact to schedules and the critical path of the project  
Develop schedule risk analysis models and analyze potential impacts using deterministic and probabilistic analysis methods as appropriate  
Provide schedule, resource, and key performance indictor (KPI) reporting to project teams  
Review schedules prepared by contractors to ensure the appropriate level of details and structure are applied to ensure effective progress monitoring and project control  
Review all contractor schedules for compliance with Nestlé guidelines and procedures  
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements and develop comprehensive project schedules. 
Utilize project management software and tools to create, update, and maintain project schedules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives. 
Analyze project scope, milestones, and deliverables to identify critical paths, dependencies, and potential scheduling conflicts. 
Optimize resource allocation and utilization, considering availability, skills, and project requirements, to ensure efficient project execution. 
Monitor and track project progress against the schedule, identifying deviations, delays, and potential risks, and proposing mitigation strategies. 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project status updates, ensuring accurate and timely updates to the project schedule. 
Conduct regular schedule reviews and analysis, identifying opportunities for schedule optimization, resource leveling, and improved project efficiency. 
Communicate project schedule updates, changes, and impacts to project stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project timelines. 
Generate and distribute project schedule reports, including Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and resource utilization reports, to support project decision-making and communication.