Labor Management Engineer

White Cap Management•Orange, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. Responsible for optimizing workforce utilization, labor standards, productivity, and operational workflows across branch operations. Partners with operations leaders to evaluate labor performance, establish work measurement standards, improve facility layouts, and implement data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, consistency, and service. Applies continuous improvement methodologies to support operational excellence, drive sustainable results, and strengthen the associate experience.

Requirements

BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience analyzing operational data, labor performance metrics, and workforce utilization trends.
Experience conducting time studies, developing labor standards, and implementing process improvement initiatives.
Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and workforce management, labor management, or productivity measurement systems.
Experience supporting facility layout optimization and workflow design initiatives.

Responsibilities

Analyzes labor utilization, productivity, throughput, and operational performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Conducts time and motion studies and establishes accurate, equitable, and repeatable labor standards.
Develops, implements, and maintains labor management systems, workforce tracking tools, and performance reporting processes.
Evaluates branch layouts, workflows, and operational processes and recommends solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and service levels.
Applies Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and optimize operational performance.
Partners with operations leaders and associates to drive adoption of labor standards, best practices, and standard operating procedures.
Leads labor management and productivity improvement initiatives by coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and driving execution without direct supervisory authority.
Creates analyses, reports, and recommendations that support transparent decision-making and operational planning.
Ensures labor measurement methodologies, productivity standards, and reporting processes are consistent, reliable, and sustainable.
Performs other duties as assigned.