Family Fare Supermarkets ยท 6 days ago
Retail Labor Engineer
Byron Center, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFamily Fare Supermarkets is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. The Retail Labor Engineer will be responsible for retail store labor forecasting and scheduling, developing labor standards, workforce planning, and monitoring performance to enhance operational efficiency.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFruitGrocery
No H1B
Responsibilities
Use analytical tools to analyze historical sales and traffic data to forecast labor needs by store, department, and time of day
Develop labor models that align staffing levels with expected customer demand
Collaborate with store leadership to create optimized schedules that meet both business needs and employee availability
Establish time standards for key tasks (e.g., stocking, cashiering, etc)
Conduct time and motion studies to validate labor standards
Update labor standards based on changes in store layout, technology, or processes
Determine optimal staffing levels for new store openings or remodels
Support seasonal labor planning and hiring strategies
Align labor plans with corporate budgets and productivity goals
Track labor utilization and productivity metrics across stores
Identify variances between forecasted and actual labor usage
Provide actionable insights to improve labor efficiency and reduce overtime
Maintain and configure workforce management systems
Oversee the training of store leaders on the scheduling tools and labor planning best practices
Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies in scheduling practices
Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to align labor strategies with broader business goals
Communicate labor expectations and changes to field leadership and store teams
Support management initiatives related to labor planning
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives; provide ad hoc sales and financial analysis as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, analytics, industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
Seven years of experience in industrial engineering, retail scheduling, workforce management, or budgeting/financial analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Workforce Management/scheduling tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate across teams and present insights
Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis, budgeting, and planning
Strong attention to detail
Excellent project management capabilities and the ability to lead multiple initiatives and projects
Understanding of retail operations, labor laws, processes, and financial regulations
Ability to travel up to 50%
Benefits
Robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package
Company
Family Fare Supermarkets
With more than 75 locations, Family Fare Supermarkets have been serving Michigan families since 1962.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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