Job Description

Position Title: Scheduler - IGFPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time xe2x80x8bPosition Location: MehsanaGrade: Grade 05Requisition ID: 34139We are passionate about food. But were even more passionate about our People!About the role:We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Scheduler to join our IGF team at the basic design stage of a greenfield project to construct a state-of-the-art potato processing plant. Reporting to the Engineering Project Manager, the Scheduler will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating the project schedule, ensuring that all activities are completed on time and within scope. The successful candidate will work closely with the project team, including engineering, procurement, and construction teams, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of project tasks.This role will be based at the location of the IGF India Plant.Responsibilities * Schedule Development:

• Develop a comprehensive project schedule that outlines all tasks, milestones, and deadlines from the basic design stage through to project completion.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify and define project activities, durations, and dependencies.
• Utilize scheduling software to create detailed and accurate project schedules.
• Schedule Monitoring and Updating:

• Continuously monitor the project schedule to track progress and identify any delays or deviations.
• Update the project schedule regularly to reflect changes in scope, timelines, and resource availability.
• Prepare and distribute schedule updates and progress reports to the project team and senior management.
• Coordination and Communication:

• Facilitate regular schedule review meetings with the project team to discuss progress, address issues, and ensure alignment.
• Communicate any schedule changes or impacts to relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Coordinate with the EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) firm to integrate their schedules with the overall project schedule.
• Risk Management:

• Identify potential scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on the project timeline.
• Analyze critical paths and implement adjustments to keep the project on track.
• Prepare contingency plans to address unforeseen schedule disruptions.
• Resource Management:

• Collaborate with the project team to allocate resources effectively and ensure that all activities have the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor resource utilization and make recommendations for adjustments to optimize efficiency.
• Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present regular schedule status reports to the Project Director and senior management.
• Maintain detailed and accurate scheduling records, including baseline schedules, updates, and revisions.
• Ensure all scheduling documentation is properly filed and accessible to the project team.
• Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project scheduling and implement best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in scheduling tools and methodologies to enhance project performance.
• Accountabilities:

• Accurate and timely development and maintenance of the project schedule.
• Effective communication and coordination with project team members and stakeholders.
• Identification and mitigation of scheduling risks.
• Achievement of project milestones and overall project timeline goals.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project scheduling, preferably in the construction or manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment.
• Certification in project scheduling (e.g., PMI-SP) is a plus

Apply Now if you are looking to be part of a flourishing and energetic environment! Join a recognized brand known throughout households across the globe!McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the

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