Strategic Labor Optimization Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability

Incentive plan

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Lithia Springs, GA, is looking for a Labor Optimization Manager to lead workforce planning across our client operations. The role focuses on aligning labor resources with demand to drive efficiency, cost control, and service excellence.

You will oversee planning processes, mentor a team of labor planners, and partner with site leadership, HR, and finance to ensure plans meet business objectives. A strong background in analytics, Excel, and LMS tools is required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of labor planning or workforce management experience in logistics.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, LMS and planning systems like Kronos/Blue Yonder.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain labor forecasts based on demand and trends.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly labor schedules to optimize utilization.
• Monitor productivity metrics and drive efficiency and cost control.
• Lead a team of labor planners and coordinate with site leadership, HR, and finance.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and safety standards.
• Provide regular labor performance reports to leadership and customers.

Skills

Labor planning

Workforce management

Leadership

Excel

Kronos

Blue Yonder

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

Kronos

Blue Yonder

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Lithia Springs, GA, is looking for a Labor Optimization Manager to lead workforce planning across our client operations. The role focuses on aligning labor resources with demand to drive efficiency, cost control, and service excellence.

You will oversee planning processes, mentor a team of labor planners, and partner with site leadership, HR, and finance to ensure plans meet business objectives. A strong background in analytics, Excel, and LMS tools is required to succeed.