Production Planning and Control Manager

Shamrock Foods Company; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a Production Planning and Control Manager to oversee production planning and labor optimization for Operations. The role coordinates with Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing and Sales to align schedules with demand and materials while driving efficiency.

A base salary around six figures plus bonus opportunities reflects the scope and impact of this leadership position. The candidate will analyze forecasts, labor availability, and automation reports to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in distribution, labor planning, and/or an automation environment.
• Six Sigma knowledge a plus.
• Ability to work cross functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Must be flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversees flow optimization from a labor planning perspective.
• Implements regular routines on labor planning including reviewing new customer volume, new hire training, new initiatives (impact to labor), over time percent, call in rates, and actual performance learnings.
• Adjusts production schedules as needed and in response to changes in demand, materials, or other resources.
• Develops production schedules, considering inventory and labor availability and production lead times for daily efficiency.
• Analyzes data, historical forecasts, and automation reports to make informed decisions and provide recommendations.
• Partners cross functionally with Engineering, Systems, Maintenance, Transportation, Warehouse, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Purchasing, and Sales.
• Seeks input from key associates, leaders, and cross functional partners to inform decisions.
• Teaches out key freight flow optimization concepts to cross-functional partners and Operations team.
• Review’s sales forecast and demands for finished or intermediary goods.
• Coordinates with the purchasing function to ensure availability of raw materials.
• Advises sales or customer service functions on availability of finished product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Influence without authority

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

The Production Planning and Control Manager manages production planning and control duties for Operations.

• Oversees flow optimization from a labor planning perspective
• Implements regular routines on labor planning including reviewing new customer volume, new hire training, new initiatives (impact to labor), over time percent, call in rates, and actual performance learnings
• Adjusts production schedules as needed and in response to changes in demand, materials, or other resources
• Develops production schedules, considering inventory and labor availability and production lead times for daily efficiency
• Analyzes data, historical forecasts, and automation reports to make informed decisions and provide recommendations
• Partners cross functionally with Engineering, Systems, Maintenance, Transportation, Warehouse, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Purchasing, and Sales
• Seeks input from key associates, leaders, and cross functional partners to inform decisions
• Teaches out key freight flow optimization concepts to cross-functional partners and Operations team
• Review’s sales forecast and demands for finished or intermediary goods
• Coordinates with the purchasing function to ensure availability of raw materials
• Advises sales or customer service functions on availability of finished product
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay for the role is weighted on several factors and base salary is expected to start at or around $110K with annual bonus potential.

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2026

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 6+ years of experience in distribution, labor planning, and/or an automation environment
• Working knowledge in 6 Sigma and/or process improvement a plus
• Ability to work cross functionally
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to influence without authority
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately‑held, family‑owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission:

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, and wellness programs.

Shamrock Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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