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SpartanNash · 1 day ago

Retail Labor Engineer

Byron Center, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

SpartanNash 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, monitoring performance, and reporting results to store and retail operations experience.

GroceryMeat and PoultryRetail

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

Labor ForecastingWorkforce ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeRetail OperationsProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail