Lead, Work Management – Central NJ Operations

FirstEnergy Corp.; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor, Work Management in the Central NJ Region. The role leads a Work Management group within the Operational Excellence organization, partnering with Engineering Services and Operations Leadership to set goals, plans, and budgets, and to drive efficient use of resources.

You will supervise planners/schedulers, clerks, and readiness coordinators, manage short- and long-range planning, coordinate with internal teams and customers, and implement process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related discipline with 5 years of related work experience.
• Or an Associate degree with 7 years of related work experience.
• Or a High School Diploma with 8 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience as a team leader and team member.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to lead initiatives and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead work management planner/schedulers and clerical staff for forecasting and scheduling.
• Supervise daily activities of planner/schedulers, clerks, and readiness coordinators.
• Oversee workload prioritization for assigned operations centers.
• Maintain two-week and one-month plans, provide daily work plan and contingency.
• Develop and implement scheduling strategies within the Operational Excellence Organization.
• Support storm process and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

WMI (GIS/CREWS/SAP)

NESC/NEC awareness

Substation/overhead knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related discipline

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WMI (GIS/CREWS/SAP)

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor, Work Management in the Central NJ Region. The role leads a Work Management group within the Operational Excellence organization, partnering with Engineering Services and Operations Leadership to set goals, plans, and budgets, and to drive efficient use of resources.

You will supervise planners/schedulers, clerks, and readiness coordinators, manage short- and long-range planning, coordinate with internal teams and customers, and implement process improvements