Production Planning and Control Manager

Shamrock Foods

$110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in distribution, labor planning, and/or automation
  • Working knowledge of Six Sigma and/or process improvement is preferred
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Skill in influencing others without authority
  • Proactive problem-solving capabilities
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee flow optimization from a labor planning perspective
  • Implement routines for labor planning and evaluate performance
  • Adjust production schedules based on demand and resource changes
  • Develop production schedules considering inventory and labor availability
  • Analyze data to inform decision-making and recommendations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments
  • Teach freight flow optimization concepts to team members
  • Review sales forecasts for finished or intermediary goods
  • Ensure availability of raw materials in coordination with purchasing
  • Advise sales/customer service on finished product availability

Benefits

  • Opportunity for annual bonus based on performance
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Engagement in cross-departmental processes for broad exposure
  • Development of valuable skills in production planning and optimization
  • Support for professional growth and advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
The Production Planning and Control Manager manages production planning and control duties for Operations.

Essential Duties:
  • 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.

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.

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

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