3rd Shift Production Loadout Coordinator

Production Loadout Coordinator

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has five member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultrafiltered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

As the Production Loadout Coordinator, you will provide administrative and ERP support to the Production Team. In this role, you'll compile, maintain, and verify records of production transactions and shipping activities to ensure accurate documentation and efficient daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and check in fluid transport trucks.
• Direct drivers to the appropriate loading bays.
• Review loadout board and generate the load pick list.
• Review production schedule and understand the importance of silo rotation set by Production.
• Communicate changes/delays to Production Team, Dispatch and Fluid Team to optimize productivity and schedule attainment.
• Complete shipping manifest (Bill of Lading) upon completion of the load out process.
• Check out the transport driver, ensuring all shipping documentation is correct.
• Verify all shipping tasks have been accurately completed with a step-by-step log.
• Complete production tasks in ERP software (Microsoft D365) as required throughout the shift.
• Participate in production shift change meetings.
• Continually develops a stronger understanding of the operations of the plant to include equipment operations and workflow. This includes understanding the production plan.
• Follow plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.
• Pay attention to details; accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; show concern for all aspects of the job; accurately check processes and tasks.
• Supports the team in effective execution of 365, 24-7 operations to meet cost, quality, and fulfillment goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Experience :

• 1-3 years of experience utilizing ERP (enterprise resource planning) software.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical problem solving and trouble-shooting abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning/organizational skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines and schedules.
• Self-starter; requires minimum supervision.
• Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office based programs.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Diligence - accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; maintaining watchfulness over a period.
• Communication - presents ideas effectively, actively listens and works across functional boundaries.
• Energy - Maintaining a high activity level. Some jobs require employees to maintain the required activity level for an extended period; to sustain concentration; or to pace the work throughout the work period.
• Teamwork/ Cooperation - effectively working within and outside the formal line of authority.
• Initiative - Assert influence over events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Tolerance for Stress - Able to maintain stable performance under pressure or ambiguity; able to work against tight timelines.
• Customer Delight Orientation - Listen and understand internal and external customers, and to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Other Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long hours. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, walk, climb stairs, and hear. The employee may be exposed to cold and warm temperatures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.