Resource Scheduler

Overview

The Resource Scheduler skill provides comprehensive capabilities for optimizing resource scheduling and assignment. It supports skill-based assignment, shift scheduling, overtime optimization, and equipment allocation.

Capabilities

• Skill-based assignment
• Shift scheduling
• Overtime optimization
• Cross-training utilization
• Equipment allocation
• Maintenance window scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Schedule publication

Used By Processes

• CAP-002: Production Scheduling Optimization
• CAP-001: Capacity Requirements Planning
• TOC-002: Drum-Buffer-Rope Scheduling

Tools and Libraries

• Workforce management systems
• Scheduling optimization algorithms
• HR systems integration
• Communication platforms

Usage

skill: resource-scheduler
inputs:
  scheduling_horizon: 7  # days
  resources:
    - name: "John Smith"
      type: "operator"
      skills: ["assembly", "welding", "inspection"]
      shift_preference: "day"
      max_hours: 50
    - name: "Jane Doe"
      type: "operator"
      skills: ["assembly", "packaging"]
      shift_preference: "flexible"
      max_hours: 45
  requirements:
    - date: "2026-01-25"
      shift: "day"
      skill: "assembly"
      count: 3
    - date: "2026-01-25"
      shift: "day"
      skill: "welding"
      count: 2
  constraints:
    - "No consecutive night shifts"
    - "Minimum 8 hours between shifts"
    - "Maximum 10 hours per shift"
outputs:
  - schedule_assignments
  - coverage_report
  - overtime_forecast
  - skill_gaps
  - conflict_resolutions

Scheduling Objectives

| Objective | Priority | Metric | |-----------|----------|--------| | Coverage | High | % requirements filled | | Skill Match | High | Qualified for assignment | | Fairness | Medium | Balanced distribution | | Cost | Medium | Overtime minimization | | Preference | Low | Employee satisfaction |

Shift Patterns

| Pattern | Description | Use Case | |---------|-------------|----------| | Fixed | Same schedule weekly | Stable demand | | Rotating | Shifts rotate | 24/7 operations | | Compressed | Longer days, fewer days | Employee preference | | Flexible | Variable start/end | Demand variation | | Split | Two shifts per day | Peak periods |

Skill Matrix

| Resource | Skill 1 | Skill 2 | Skill 3 | |----------|---------|---------|---------| | Operator A | Expert | Competent | Training | | Operator B | Training | Expert | None | | Operator C | Competent | Training | Expert |

Assignment Algorithm

1. Identify requirements
2. Match skills to requirements
3. Apply availability constraints
4. Optimize for objectives
5. Resolve conflicts
6. Publish schedule

Overtime Management

| Hours | Rate | Threshold | |-------|------|-----------| | 0-40 | 1.0x | Standard | | 40-50 | 1.5x | Overtime | | 50+ | 2.0x | Double-time |

Cross-Training Strategy

1. Identify critical skills
2. Assess current coverage
3. Identify training candidates
4. Develop training plan
5. Track progress
6. Update skill matrix

Integration Points

• HR/payroll systems
• Time and attendance
• ERP systems
• Communication platforms