Operations (Wave) Planner Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Family-owned and operated for five generations, Stauffer Glove & Safety is a leader in the distribution of safety and PPE products.

Stauffer Glove & Safety is looking for an experienced Operations Planner to join our team in Red Hill, Pennsylvania . The Operations (Wave) Planner Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the team of Wave Planners who allocate orders and release work to the warehouse floor. This role ensures that all processes are clearly documented and that communication with the Customer Service team remains consistent, timely, and efficient. Required to be knowledgeable of Shipping and Inventory operations and is capable of actively supporting all daily Wave Planning activities as needed.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a hybrid work schedule. Wednesday and Friday can work from home. Limited travel is expected for this position.

What we Offer

With over 115 years of experience, Stauffer Glove & Safety offers employees the stability of an industry leader.

• 401K + 401K matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule

Essential Functions

• Oversee and maintain all wave planning processes and system operations, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and timely execution of all tasks. Actively participate in daily planning and release activities as needed.
• Coordinate closely with Warehouse Managers, Supervisors, and the Customer Service team to ensure a consistent and balanced flow of work throughout the day.
• Allocate and release orders to the Shipping Department in a timely manner, ensuring all daily customer orders are processed and ready for shipment by end of day.
• Monitor and manage order queues, identifying and resolving delays or bottlenecks to maintain operational efficiency and on-time performance.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system or data discrepancies related to inventory, orders, or allocations; escalate issues to IT or leadership as appropriate.
• Ensure all wave planning procedures and documentation are maintained accurately and updated regularly to reflect current practices.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff and all levels of management, ensuring effective coordination across departments to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Monitor key performance metrics related to order fulfillment, system accuracy, and workflow efficiency, providing feedback or recommendations for process improvements.
• Support training and cross-training efforts within the Operations Planning team to ensure coverage, consistency, and operational resilience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 65 lbs., climb ladders, and work on material handling equipment and other moving apparatus.
• Work in an uncontrolled temperature environment and in a controlled temperature environment.
• This job is operates in a professional warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as rolling ladders, and other material handling tools. Use of office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum High School degree or GED equivalent
• 3 or more years’ experience in an inventory management or distribution level position.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preferred 3-5 years in an inventory management or distribution level experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in JDA Warehouse Management system

AAP/EEO Statement

Stauffer Glove and Safety is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.