OTM Planner - Location Dartford

Harsco Rail; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Harsco Rail in Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking an OTM Planner to plan and roster OTM crews in alignment with customer requirements and contractual obligations.

The role focuses on planning, allocation of crews and machinery, and ensuring accurate forecasts and documentation. Strong IT and planning software proficiency, plus customer-relations experience, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Planning

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Excel

Word

Planning software

Databases

Job description

Company Description

Harsco Rail, a worldwide division of Enviri Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track Maintenance of Way (MoW) products and services with over 100 years of operations. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services, and quality maintenance from nine main locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, China, and Australia. Additional information can be found at www.harscorail.com.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

• To plan OTM movements as per Customer requirements
• To support Operations Team in maximising contractual obligations
• To plan and roster OTM crews

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

Qualifications

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

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

Harsco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.