Operator Scheduling

Last updated 7 years ago

First published 03 January, 2017

English Rating: Above 18 Shortest path: 5 nodes Longest path: 13 nodes Possible solutions: 12

Hannah Buehler

Is it a normal 8 hr work day? Yes. No.
Is there an open spot for the employee's bid? Yes. No.
Schedule employee in their bid position..
Do they have enough seniority to hold a spot? Yes. No.
Schedule them in their bid spot..
Move to B pool..
Is it overtime? Yes. No.
Are there employees on the OT sign up sheet to cover the position? Yes. No.
Have multiple capable employees signed up? Yes. No.
Schedule by lowest overtime..
Schedule the employee in the position they signed up for..
Force overtime on the operator in that bid position that has the lowest overtime hours. Do they accept? Yes. No.
Place operator in spot and update coverage sheet.
Administer 1/2 point in attendance tracker. Is there another employee to force in that bid position? Yes. No.
Repeat previous step until answer is "no".
Are any operators in other positions able to fill the role? Yes. No.
Force outside of bid role based on ability and low OT.
Get in touch with Production Manager and other shifts to find solution/discuss potential of shutting a line down..
Is it an unplanned shift during the M-F work week? (ie production running over). Yes. No.
Schedule by seniority.
Is it scheduled weekend work? Yes. No.
Place employees by ability, then lowest overtime.
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