SICP Scheduler / Labor Analyst I at Wells Enterprises in Le Mars, IA

Provides administrative support to assigned departments and management staff within a manufacturing plant environment. Manages a variety of activities associated with supporting a complex production operation, including completing a work schedule for assigned departments that meets the needs of the business, as well as projecting labor needs and compiling metrics to show results within the plant.

Provides administrative support to assigned departments and management staff within a manufacturing plant environment. Manages a variety of activities associated with supporting a complex production operation, including completing a work schedule for assigned departments that meets the needs of the business, as well as projecting labor needs and compiling metrics to show results within the plant.

• Proactively identify and monitor situations which may drive changes or updates to the weekly schedule and adjust accordingly. Incorporate any employee training, testing and other activities into the overall schedule. Provide schedule input and guidance based on knowledge of available skill sets, production line needs or other variables by actively participating in weekly meetings with management teams.
• Plans and leads meetings with supervisors to review production plans, employee metrics, and employee schedules.
• Utilize data to prepare requested graphs, charts, presentations or reports focused on production- related metrics and activities.
• Performs administrative tasks updating metrics around headcount numbers, layoff numbers, light duty and keeping track of open positions. This information is used for communication with staffing and plant management.
• Perform specific administrative tasks in support of seasonal layoff process such as, confirming final layoff numbers, tracking volunteers, applying involuntary layoff process, coordinating calls to employees for return to work from layoff as well as coordinates work hardening process with those employees and supervisors.
• Performs specific administrative tasks in support of vacation scheduling processes. Includes coordinating annual vacation scheduling process for assigned departments which may require reviewing availability, processing requests, tracking approved time off, responding to requests and posting updates.
• Complete working schedules using Kronos and Oracle by entering and updating scheduling information a regular basis. Set up all new hire information, keep employee records current along with logging employee skill sets.
• Support new hire on-boarding process by completing tasks, such as updating tracking spreadsheets, assigning lockers and other related duties.
• Assist the Admins when covering for vacations which includes printing folders as well as posting job bids as well as other memos.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma. Associates Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1 - 3 years experience in administrative, payroll or labor scheduling preferred.
• Some knowledge within both Kronos and Oracle for labor scheduling duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong communication (written, oral and presentation) skills.
• Ability to continuously identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to processes and procedures.
• Ability to professionally maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work well within a close-knit team environment.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About the Company

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.