Workforce Planner (Manufacturing)

Pay Range: $65,000/yr. – $75,000/yr. Location: Norwood, MA / In-Office / Accessible from major highways Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Home Market Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Workforce Planner to manage daily workforce planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in aligning staffing with production demand, minimizing overtime, and ensuring smooth operations across multiple shifts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and maintain production scheduling and shift scheduling plans to support operational requirements across all shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ensure labor schedules align with production plans, product requirements, employee skill sets, and capacity planning needs. Execute effective labor planning strategies to maintain appropriate staffing levels while minimizing overtime and inefficiencies. Process and track employee time-off requests in accordance with company policies, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Monitor daily attendance and proactively identify potential staffing shortages or coverage gaps. Support production leadership with real-time staffing adjustments to maintain operational efficiency. Track, analyze, and report on staffing data, attendance trends, and labor utilization using Excel and ADP timekeeping systems. Identify staffing gaps, vacancies, and coverage risks; communicate proactively with leadership and recommend solutions. Support labor planning decisions with accurate workforce data, reporting, and forecasting insights. Partner with HR to identify and fill staffing gaps based on operational needs and required skill sets. Collaborate closely with payroll to ensure accurate labor reporting and timekeeping records. Work cross-functionally with production leadership to ensure workforce plans align with production efficiency goals. Promote compliance with scheduling policies, procedures, and standard processes. Build and maintain strong relationships with temporary staffing agencies to support workforce flexibility. Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, workforce planning, and overall operational efficiency. Support the Director of Manufacturing and Operations leadership with ad hoc projects and operational initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of experience in workforce scheduling, production planning or a similar operational role Working knowledge of ADP or similar timekeeping/payroll systems Strong Microsoft Excel skills including data tracking and analysis Ability to maintain high levels of data accuracy and reporting integrity Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Spanish and/or Portuguese bilingual skills are preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Moderate office noise level. Company Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor. Must maintain appropriate safety awareness in a manufacturing environment. Exciting Benefits Await You! Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage. Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance. Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement. Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement. Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents. Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees. Receive a Generous 401k Company Match. Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off. Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage. Receive Relocatio…