Labor Planning and Forecasting Manager

Job ID R0111220 Category Operations Date posted 10/31/2026 Location Los Angeles, California Unit 1023_GG Los Angeles We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Responsible for all the local activities related to the labor planning and labor scheduling on the long and short term of the assigned unit(s). Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $90,000 - $100,000 /per year Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Main Duties and Responsibilities: Labor Resource Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive labor resource planning strategies that align with business goals and operational needs. Workforce Optimization: Analyze historical data, trends, and market dynamics to optimize labor allocation, ensuring the right workforce is in place to meet demand fluctuations while minimizing overstaffing and understaffing situations. Budget Management: Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to develop labor budgets, monitor actual vs. planned expenditures, and provide insights to improve cost efficiency. Forecasting and Demand Planning: Utilize data-driven forecasting techniques to anticipate labor needs, considering seasonal variations, special events, and other factors that impact workforce requirements. Labor Analytics: Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to labor utilization, productivity, and cost, providing regular updates to senior management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with departments such as Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and Industrial Engineers to align labor plans with operational strategies and business objectives. Staffing Strategies: Recommend short-term and long-term staffing strategies that align with business goals, including hiring, training, and reassignment of labor resources. Monitor and review weekly schedules to accommodate changing business needs. Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement within labor planning and resource allocation and implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency. Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with labor regulations and policies to ensure all workforce planning activities are compliant with legal requirements. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and results-oriented team environment. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience within operational planning, monitoring operational Key Performance Indicators, or financial controlling Experience leading strategic or operational workforce planning activities, including demand and gap analysis Ability to identify complex themes, findings, and suggestions/recommendations from both quantitative and qualitative assessments Ability to function independently Easily adaptable and receptive to change, with a strong drive to adopt innovative approaches Proficient at handling tasks under demanding time constraints Strong written and verbal communication skills Skilled in personnel scheduling and rostering Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint) Knowledge of union regulations and labor legislations Language / Communication Skills: Fluent in written and verbal English language. Knowledge of a second language is a plus Strong communication skills Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Multiple Units in an area Type of Employment: Full Time Travel %: 10-25% outside of 50 miles Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: Regional and unit operations, finance, human resources staff External Relationships: Professional affiliate organizations Work Environment / Req…

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