Director of Productivity and Labor

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• A leading player in the retail industry, operating across hundreds of stores and distribution locations with thousands of associates.
• A highly collaborative Operations Support team that partners closely with Store Operations, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• An organization that embraces data-driven decision making and advanced workforce management systems to optimize efficiency.
• A culture rooted in continuous improvement, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma practices to deliver better service and performance.
• Leadership that models the 5Es framework (Envision, Energize, Enroll, Enable, Execute) to align teams and drive results.
  

The Team You Will Be Joining

• A leading player in the retail industry, operating across hundreds of stores and distribution locations with thousands of associates.
• A highly collaborative Operations Support team that partners closely with Store Operations, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• An organization that embraces data-driven decision making and advanced workforce management systems to optimize efficiency.
• A culture rooted in continuous improvement, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma practices to deliver better service and performance.
• Leadership that models the 5Es framework (Envision, Energize, Enroll, Enable, Execute) to align teams and drive results.
  

What They Offer You

• A visible leadership role where your work will directly influence store performance, labor efficiency, and associate engagement.
• The opportunity to design and implement workforce management systems and productivity dashboards at scale.
• A seat at the table with senior leaders to provide strategic input on operational performance and labor strategy.
• Professional growth through mentoring, coaching, and exposure to enterprise-wide change initiatives.
• The chance to make a lasting impact in a multi-billion-dollar industry with strong market presence and growth potential.
  

Why This Role Is Important

• Lead labor planning, forecasting, and scheduling to balance efficiency with service across all store locations.
• Develop and refine labor standards using time studies, transaction data, and volume drivers.
• Partner with store, merchandising, and operations teams to streamline in-store processes like stocking, inventory control, and shrink reduction.
• Implement workforce management tools and dashboards to improve labor performance visibility and decision making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma practices to reduce costs and increase productivity.
  

The Background That Fits

• 8+ years of experience in retail operations, labor management, or workforce planning, in a high-volume retail environment.
• Strong proficiency with workforce management systems, forecasting, scheduling, and productivity analytics.
• Proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing costs at scale through labor optimization strategies.
• Knowledge of retail workflows including front-end, perishable departments, center store, and distribution.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and implementing large-scale operational change.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence executives and train field leadership teams.
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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