Job Abstract

Background & Purpose of the Job: The trainer of scheduling is responsible for the training of labor optimization. This activity includes training our labor coordinator to maintain schedules for all hourly employees on a routine basis, as well as influencing the labor strategies of the site, coordinate and assign people to factory positions based on both skill and business needs and to analyze headcount, monitor overtime and sustainable labor.  

Location of the job: Sikeston, MO

What You’ll Do:

Principal Accountabilities:

• Train the Labor Scheduler to:
  • Prepare production labor scheduling for each line.
  • Partner with 3rd party labor coordinators to coordinate demand for contingent labor.
  • Continuously monitor and adjust schedules per production changes.
  • Update Kronos as needed to reflect accurately (production changes, approved schedule swaps).
  • Conduct people movement across lines and communicate moves efficiently and timely.
  • Look ahead to determine potential staffing shortfalls and create solutions to proactively prevent those shortfalls.
  • Coordinate training scheduling needs, pairing trainees with trainers.
  • Shift bids for production (and potentially entire factory in the future).
  • Manage openings for production handpackers and operators.  Work with the HR and Finance departments to facilitate job openings.
  • Maintain a master list of people and their home spots.
  • Manage and approve/deny PTO and enter onto the scheduling and Kronos as needed.  Communicate approvals/denials efficiently and timely.
  • Payroll signoff for production employees.
  • Manage overtime and maintain reports.
  • Track and enforce compliance with the company’s sustainable labor guidelines.  Maintain reports and identify risks.  Fully communicate these risks areas if any.  Work with management and HR to create sustainable solutions.

Standard job expectations:

• Train the Labor Coordinator to efficiently manage labor and scheduling activities.

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Analytical – Uses intuition and experience to complement data. 
• Design – Demonstrates attention to detail. 
• Problem Solving – Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Interpersonal – Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control. 
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. 
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively. 
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. 
• Ethics – Treats people with respect. 
• Organizational Support – Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. 
• Adaptability – Manages competing demands. 
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction. 
• Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness. 
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. 
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 

Essential requirements:

• Prior experience at this location with scheduling labor in production.
• Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word).  Preferred to have at least 3 years of experience in previous work or educational setting.
• Experience using Supervisor view of Kronos or other time keeping system is preferred.
• Time Management Skills, experience prioritizing work with little guidance.
• 2+ years' experience being in a leadership/supervisory role (leadership is considered directly and leading others work task, regardless of title).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups employees of organization. 
• Able to be flexible and work in an ever-changing environment.
• Able to work in pressurized situations and deliver on hard deadlines.

Other requirements:

• Being in role does not create a conflict of interest within plant per handbook guidelines.
• Ability to work various hours and shifts to accommodate giving visibility to all shifts.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

What You’ll Love About his job:

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