Strategic Production Planning & Control Manager

Socket.dev; 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 labor planning and production scheduling within Operations in the United States. The role emphasizes flow optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making to improve daily efficiency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in distribution or automation environments, with Six Sigma knowledge a plus.

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.
• Proactive problem solving skills.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to 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

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a Production Planning and Control Manager to oversee labor planning and production scheduling within Operations in the United States. The role emphasizes flow optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making to improve daily efficiency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in distribution or automation environments, with Six Sigma knowledge a plus.