Senior Manager Labor Optimization

Senior Manager Labor Optimization

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

The Senior Manager Labor Optimization is responsible to build a methodology and adoptable approach to oversee workforce schedule and optimization for sites across the Foods manufacturing network.

The salary range for this position is $111,000.00 - $167,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical / Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of labor management programs, including data collection, analysis and reporting to support workforce optimization.
• Develop and implement network level labor management strategies to optimize site staffing levels, improving overall network labor efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze labor costs, overtime, and productivity to ensure performance consistent with budget and production goals, identifying where adjustments are needed.
• Collaborate and partner with corporate and site leadership to establish staffing and scheduling targets to efficiently meet manufacturing requirements.
• Oversee implementation of methodology and drive adoption at sites and provide on-going guidance on scheduling, time management, and workforce planning to sites.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with leadership, operations and engineering to identify process inefficiencies and support the execution of continuous improvement projects aimed at cost reduction, operational excellence and / or workforce optimization.
• Oversee relevant data collection and reporting. Establish cadences to gather, analyze, and report on key performance metrics related to operations and workforce optimization, providing actionable insights to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Stay current with solution capability developments to maximize benefits realized in operations.
• Remote role, with over 50% travel required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Operation Management or related field. Additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience Requirements

5-7 years of demonstrated multi-site leadership experience in labor management, scheduling and staffing requirements in a manufacturing and / or warehouse setting.

Demonstrated experience overseeing labor management programs with engineered labor standards.

5-7 years of experience, operating in scheduling systems (Kronos / SAP, Power BI, other labor modeling programs)

Familiarity with labor laws, demand forecasting, skill based scheduling / skill matrices, shift planning, constraint based scheduling, predictive analytics and scenario planning

Ability to work across multiple facilities, providing direction and support to site leaders.

Demonstrated problem solving - ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative engineering solutions, related to workforce optimization, to drive improvements.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence decision-making. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with a proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.