Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $96,882 - $145,323

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role:

1. Provide leadership and oversight for the Alma Site Work Process and Scheduling activities.

2. Direct Administrative support staff and Union Craft positions overseeing development, usage, and execution of work processes.

3. Coordinate the efforts of one or more cross-functional Work Process teams and departments to achieve clearly defined results within the constraints of plant safety and industry best practice.

4. Coordinate development and implementation of work practices including, but not limited to, the following:

• CCMS – D365 functionality and knowledge base requirements

• Best practice work methods for operations and maintenance activities

• Best practice work methods for all Site relevant work scheduling activities

• Provide concise work measurement and analysis metrics to Site Leadership

• Best practice work methods for all Site relevant work planning and supply chain requirements

5. Provide input to the plant leadership team in evaluating and instituting procedures and initiatives to support the culture of safety ensuring the safe, efficient operation and maintenance, and strategic objectives at the Alma Site.

6. Provide oversight and consistency standards for:

• Planning department personnel and processes.

• Craft backlog review audits.

• Work Measurement & Analysis metrics

• D365 liaison with Corporate Business Process Owner and IT support personnel.

• Status updates and coordination between Management/Craft/Planning & Reliability.

• Facilitate planned and unplanned outage coordination.

• Manage asset building, revisions, and standards.

• Coordinate and audit supply chain processes interaction with established Work Process.

• Provide oversight ensuring work schedule compliance and accountability is adhered to.

7. Coordinates scheduling of Work Orders dependent on-site priority, material availability, and labor availability. Prepare long range and weekly Craft schedules, utilizing the CMMS system. Facilitate Daily, Weekly, and outage scheduling meetings.

8. Using our Excellence Model as a framework, provide leadership and coaching to direct reports in the areas of safety, career development, performance and accountability, goal setting and teamwork.

9. Direct, with Manager support, site O&M project management including in-house labor/materials and outside contractor oversite identified through budget process. Verify material and parts availability as part of the Work Order Ready to Schedule status. Ensure only work with confirmed parts availability are identified as Ready to Schedule. Inspect staged parts and materials for completeness and correctness. Originate stores requests and purchase requisitions as needed by request.

10. Facilitates daily communication with Foreperson to update Work Management Process status and identify labor changes/requirements affecting current schedule. Adjust schedule based on craft labor and Work Order prioritization. Develop, implement, and maintain efficient work processes and schedules across various departments, aligning them with the cooperative's goals and objectives.

11. Collaborate with team members and management to understand workflow needs, project scope, and identify areas for improvement.

12. Coordinate and oversee process-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

13. Document and maintain comprehensive process maps, manuals, and schedules for reference and training purposes. Train staff in new or updated processes to ensure smooth implementation and adoption.

14. Performs all other duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned by authorized personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field with 2 years’ experience required. Previous leadership experience preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills:

Proven experience in process coordination, scheduling, project coordination, or similar role. Strong understanding of project management methodologies and process improvement techniques. Proficient in scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and under pressure to meet deadlines. Knowledge of the electric cooperative industry is a plus.

Environmental Demands: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment but may also require visiting various operational sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to wear breathing equipment (35 lbs.) and a safety harness.

Other Job Characteristics : On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Frequently interacts with vendors, insurance and government agencies, contractors, co-workers, etc. Limited supervision. Team-oriented and independent worker.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.