Labor Relations Coordinator II

Job Summary:

• Labor Scheduler The Labor Coordinator will be part of the Plant Operations Team at the Chicago Bakery and will report to the Labor Manager.
• The Labor Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that labor schedules are executed according to the weekly production plan including all departments, end to end, in the facility.
• The labor schedule is developed consistent with the skills and abilities of the people, budgeted labor standards and contractual obligations.
• The Labor Coordinator acts as a site expert relative to the labor scheduling system including participating in the implementation of Endeavour (labor scheduling system) along with the time management system, Kronos.
• This position has no direct reports but has responsibility for assigning over 500 core team members their weekly work assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the labor schedules are properly executed to meet the production and non-production requirements of the facility, including canvassing/calling-in for OT coverage.
• Execute the weekly and weekend labor schedules for core team members in all departments including production, sanitation, warehouse, DC, maintenance and Repack.
• Ensure the timely execution of all tasks consistent with agreements in the Union Contracts.
• Lead Labor discussions in weekly production planning meeting.
• Work closely with Human Resources (HR) and Education & Training (E&T) to identify specific labor needs by classification.
• Work closely with the Labor, Education & Training Manager to ensure the right skills exist within the facility to execute the production schedule and non-production activities.
• Establish, document and ensure training of ongoing and new procedures.
• Participate in the implementation and execution of endeavor (site labor scheduling system) including all aspects to ensure an effective system.
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally and up and down through the organization.
• Extensive contact with employees and supervision relating to scheduling, vacations, sick leave, and payroll.

Requirements:

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
• Prior experience in a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience with labor scheduling systems and methodologies.
• Prior experience with continuous improvement efforts.