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OTM Planner
4 days ago
Dartford, United Kingdom
Harsco Rail
Full time
Job DescriptionJOB PURPOSE
- To plan OTM movements as per Customer requirements
- To support Operations Team in maximising contractual obligations
- To plan and roster OTM crews
Qualifications
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES
Competency
Qualifications & Managerial Experience
- Knowledge and experience of the Railway Industry preferred
- Experience in planning, preferably in the Rail Industry
- A good understanding and (or) experience of planning software
- IT literate including knowledge of Microsoft systems and other databases
- Experience of Customer Relations
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Excel (Advanced) and Word
- Written and Verbal communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- High attention to detail
Behaviours
- Team Player but able to work on own initiative
- Self motivated
- Ability to use and follow reference information
- Dependable
- Achieves goals through implementation of plan
- Takes decisive action
Additional Information
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Planning and allocation of crews and machinery to meet contractual requirements
- Accuracy of records and documentation
- Accuracy of forecasts
- 5S score for own area of responsibility
- Attention to detail
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Formulating OTM plans from customer requirements
- Maximise OTM availability and number of planned shifts
- Meet contractual requirements relevant to the role and provide performance data and other information as required
- Limit use of external route conductors and source external route knowledge when required
- Ensure the required OTM competence is rostered to each OTM customer order (Both Traction and Route knowledge)
- Compliant with company policies and procedures
- Maintain documentation as required for the role
- To undertake training as required
- Ensure working environment is maintained as required by 5S
- Inform Manager of any issues / problems in a timely manner, which are outside your remit of control
- To liaise with the OTM Team Leader/Machine Managers, Planning & Control Manager, Operations Managers, Standards Managers, Maintenance Managers, OTM Crews and Controllers as necessary
- Rostering and crew allocation
- Ensure the ‘Rostering Guidelines’ are followed and adhered when creating a roster
- Ensure the Fatigue Risk Index is utilised to measure fatigue
- Liaise with Customers and third parties on a regular basis to ensure delivery of contractual requirements, as well as reporting of any problems as required.
- Accurate forecasting of operational shifts and external route conductor requirements
- To assist managers in other OTM planning activities
- To liaise with the Customer on a regular basis and report any problems as required
- Attend Network Rail Lockdown conferences as required
- To provide any statistical or other information as required
- To ensure electronic and manual filing systems/records are maintained for audit purposes
- To assist the OTM Planning Manager in providing draft related policies and procedures
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work.
- Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans.
- Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent.
- To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
- Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment.
- Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices.
- Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
- Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses
- Additional responsibilities as identified for Managers in PRO/S/G/015
DIMENSIONS
- UK
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Peer Group
- Customer
- Third Party e.g. Support Teams, Suppliers
- Operations Managers, , Planning & Control Manager, Machine Managers/Team Leaders, OTM Crews, Operations Controllers
- Other Internal Departments
- Manager