Production Coordinator

Job Description This position is responsible for administering the manufacturing orders process and reconciling manufacturing orders. This position will also assist with the accuracy of raw materials, finished goods, and label inventories. Work Schedule The work schedule is 4:00 am - 12:30 pm. Availability to work weekends as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Follow all safety, environmental rules, and regulations applicable to the position. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements. Review and prepare daily manufacturing orders (MO) for Production, Starch, BBQ, and Mustard departments across all shifts. Provide guidance to Production Supervisors regarding the “needs” sheet for MO reconciliation. Communicate issues affecting planning, operations, customer service, raw ingredients, and inventory. Create a process to track and archive all MOs. Attend staff meetings daily and be prepared to review any MO issues with the team. Adapt to daily changes in production/business demands. Identify issues with production/inventory and elevate correctly to avoid business disruptions. Work daily with the Master Scheduler to ensure schedule integrity. Participate in the monthly physical inventory. Obtain forklift certification to move items when necessary. Troubleshoot reconciliation issues in the departments to resolution. Assist the logistics manager with inventory and shipping issues. Be willing to walk the production floor regularly to support operations and gain a thorough understanding of production processes and reporting. Report to Plant Superintendent. Perform additional duties as assigned by plant management. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred. Related Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the food industry. Manufacturing experience and familiarity with production environments. Strong expertise in supply chain management and inventory control. Equipment/Software Skills: Advanced experience with MS Excel, Word, Outlook; Inventory Management System experience preferred. Competencies Must be detailed, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Must have good problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects and tasks. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work as an efficient team member and lead when necessary. Additional Information Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, including walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Sensory: Must have appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smelling, touch) to identify and react to normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.). Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision. Equal Opportunity Employer Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status. Pay Transparency & Nondiscrimination Provision The Employer will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information may not disclose such information to individuals who do not otherwise have access, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c). #J-18808-Ljbffr Stratas Foods