Workforce Planner

U.S. Waffle Company • Liberty, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Waffle Company is seeking a detail-oriented Workforce Planner to support its growing manufacturing facility in Liberty, South Carolina. The role aligns plant labor capacity with operational production demands and serves as an operational link between plant management and frontline employees. The Workforce Planner manages shift scheduling, time tracking, absenteeism coverage, and headcount forecasting to support smooth plant operations and employee retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in workforce scheduling, production planning, or HR coordination in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting multi-shift, hourly production workforces.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP or HRIS systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data auditing.
• Solid understanding of labor standards, overtime regulations, and shift management.
• High attention to detail, rapid problem-solving, strong cross-functional communication, and adaptability in fast-paced production environments.

Nice To Haves

• Plex ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and publish multi-shift master production schedules to provide operational coverage and meet plant output goals.
• Maintain daily workforce management data in Plex ERP, making real-time schedule adjustments and ensuring data integrity.
• Adjust daily shift rosters to cover call-outs, turnover, and changes in production volume while minimizing downtime.
• Serve as the primary contact for hourly employees’ scheduling requests, shift preference resolutions, and attendance inquiries.
• Oversee daily time tracking, punch approvals, and timecard audits to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with labor policies and overtime rules.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to track headcount metrics, analyze labor trends, and forecast staffing requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement package.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts through LifeMart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level