Distribution Center Production & Workforce Planning Lead

hdsupply; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center. You will focus on day-to-day operations to meet KPIs and ensure smooth building flow, collaborating with DC departments to forecast labor needs and implement efficiency strategies.

You will lead staffing plans, coordinate resources, monitor performance metrics, and train DC leadership on planning tools and best practices to drive operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
• Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
• Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
• Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
• Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.

Skills

Production planning

Warehouse management

Staffing planning

Education

BS/BA in business administration or related field

Job description

HD Supply in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center. You will focus on day-to-day operations to meet KPIs and ensure smooth building flow, collaborating with DC departments to forecast labor needs and implement efficiency strategies.

You will lead staffing plans, coordinate resources, monitor performance metrics, and train DC leadership on planning tools and best practices to drive operational