Distribution Center Production Planning Manager at HD Supply in Lakeland-FL-US
- Company: HD Supply
- Location: Lakeland-FL-US
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 7+ years
Overview
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement …
Job description
- Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Skills
Required
- Production planning
- Warehouse management
- Labor forecasting
- Staffing
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Training and development
About HD Supply
At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.