Labor Coordinator

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a skilled labor-scheduling coordinator to create 24/48-hour locked schedules and ensure union-compliant planning.

You will monitor labor demand, communicate fluctuations to stakeholders, and coordinate temporary staffing while partnering with HR. A detail-oriented, collaborative professional with manufacturing experience fits best.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and strong utilization of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Working knowledge of integrated HR Management platforms (Workday).
• Ability to communicate and build relationships both internally, across operational functions.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and self-motivation to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated values of collaboration, ownership, integrity, and care.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and post 24-hour/48-hour locked schedules.
• Schedules to comply with Union regulations.
• Monitor and communicate forecasted labor demand fluctuations to key production stakeholders and HR.
• Provide advance notice of labor shortages within one-week planning window.
• Coordinate temporary labor deployments.
• Attend daily planning sessions with BU supervisors in reaction to attendance related challenges.
• Work closely with HR to provide input for schedule conflict resolution.
• Accountable to KPIs (TBD) measuring labor scheduling efficacy.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Word

Workday

Relationships

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Workday

Job description

Position Description and Purpose

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness. decisions

Key Essential Functions/Duties

• Create and post 24-hour/48-hour locked schedules.
• Schedules to comply with Union regulations.
• Monitor and communicate forecasted labor demand fluctuations to key production stakeholders and HR.
• Provide advance notice of labor shortages within one-week planning window.
• Coordinate temporary labor deployments.
• Attend daily planning sessions with BU supervisors in reaction to attendance related challenges.
• Work closely with HR to provide input for schedule conflict resolution.
• Accountable to KPIs (TBD) measuring labor scheduling efficacy.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and strong utilization of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge of integrated HR Management platforms (Workday)
• Ability to communicate and build relationships both internally, across operational functions.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and self-motivation to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated values of collaboration, ownership, integrity, and care.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience at a minimum in Manufacturing setting.
• Working in food manufacturing is preferred.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• life and disability insurance
• 401 (k) plan with company match

AAP/EEO Statement

Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer. We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer. At Roskam, we’re like family. We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected. We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.