Production Planning & Control Leader

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

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