Planning Coordinator

Production Control Lead Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today. Benefits: Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts HSA with annual employer contribution Weekly 401(k) match Vacation immediately upon hire 8 holidays per calendar year Personal time after 90 days EAP and identity theft protection Tuition reimbursement Company paid life insurance and short term disability Production Control Lead performs duties as assigned by the Supervisor, including inter-departmental projects and working with the Inventory Control team to research merchant and customer issues preventing the allocation of product. This is a critical role within our operation that maintains reporting, problem solves unforeseen issues, and recommends solutions to enable effective and efficient workflows. As part of our team environment, you may be asked to complete tasks not listed on this job description. You'll help establish the best ways to achieve critical tasks, as well as the reporting standards that indicate success or improvement opportunity. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. This position requires experience with Production Control, Volume Planning and Labor Planning. This role requires working on the warehouse floor throughout the duration of each shift. Preferred experience with Conveyor Automation and/or Robotics experience is a plus, but not required. Maintain a clean, professional, and safe working environment by meeting or exceeding SCLS corporate safety goals. Follow directions given by Production Controllers to complete daily job tasks. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills. Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills. Must become highly proficient with WMS (Korber, formerly High Jump) and drive efficiencies through systemic improvements. Verify accuracy of orders in the WMS. Ensure exceptional customer service by meeting or exceeding all key performance indicators. Solicit feedback and modify actions as appropriate to continually focus on improvements of company processes to ensure the customer's needs are met for high-quality, cost-effective logistics services. Promote constant and measurable improvement; teach and facilitate SCLS' culture of continuous improvement. Effectively communicate SCLS goals, expectations, areas for improvement and successes to associates. High School diploma: technical school or college degree preferred. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent guest service skills Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment. PC skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others' efforts. Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess solid judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.