Operations Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Operations Coordinator Core Responsibilities:

The Operations Coordinator oversees product supply chain, directly coordinates production with third-party manufacturers, logistics and inventory management. They are assisted by the Customer Service Representative in logistics and order management.

What could Pacific Biocontrol offer you?

· A competitive compensation package including a salary range of $70,000 – $90,000 annually depending on experience .

· Annual bonus opportunity in addition to base salary.

· 401(k) retirement plan offering 100% employer match up to 5% of compensation. Eligibility begins after 3 months of continuous employment and for those over 21 years of age.

· Competitive medical insurance options including a low-deductible PPO or HDHP/H.S.A. with generous employer contribution. 100% employer paid premiums for dental and life insurance for employee, spouse and employee’s eligible dependents.

· Paid vacation days of 120 hours, annually. Increases to 160 hours after 72 months of service and 200 hours after 120 months of service.

· Paid sick time 1 hour of paid sick pay per every 30 hours worked.

· Paid holidays include 10 general holidays.

· Continuing education is encouraged and supported. Pacific Biocontrol reimburses the cost of required continuing education up to forty hours per year.

· Work that is fast-paced and goal-oriented.

· A small company culture: our team is supportive, friendly and caring.

· Onsite/Hybrid employee. Employee works at Corvallis office at least 3-days a week Tuesday-Thursday. Hybrid arrangement at management’s discretion.

What knowledge, skills and experience could you bring to the PBC team?

· Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, information systems, project management or related field. May substitute education required for equivalent relevant work experience.

· Two or more years of experience in any form of manufacturing, wholesale and distribution.

· Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including OneDrive, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, and experience in order management and transportation software systems.

· Understanding of the order management process and working with suppliers, co-manufacturers and third-party logistics (3PL).

· Effective written and oral communication skills

· Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented. You take personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.

· Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with internal and external stakeholders.

· Responsiveness and flexibility; you successfully adapt to changing priorities.

· You are comfortable working with a variety of personalities to develop and maintain professional relationships.

· Ability and willingness to travel (5-10%; domestic). Seasonal for Quality Control inspections.

Additional/Preferred Expertise:

· Five or more years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution of aerosols, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, agricultural-chemicals, electronics or similar regulated product.

· Dangerous Goods shipping and storage experience, skills and training (electronics, agricultural-chemicals, aerosols)

Core Responsibilities:

Production and Aerosol Product

· Oversee all aspects of the aerosol can production process to ensure timely, efficient production and availability of products. This will include thorough understanding of aerosol products including understanding components, points of failure, sourcing alternative components and working with Product Development Team to ensure products meets scientific efficacy, regulatory compliance and supports product marketing efforts.

· Oversee third-party suppliers and co-manufacturers to ensure that stringent quality control (QC) procedures and protocols are developed, implemented, and adhered to.

· Ensure that all products are delivered timely, within scope and budget using project management, budgeting and analysis skills.

· Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. Regularly report status to management.

· Develop and manage the accuracy and security of production documentation with assistance from various PBC employees including product recipes, label production, electronic emitter programming etc.

· Create detailed and accurate purchase orders and prepare supplier contracts for management review.

· Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Logistics Coordinator

· Manage inventory and oversee all shipments, international and domestic.

· Coordinate directly with external customs brokers, freight forwarders and carriers to assist with the import and freight transfer of inventory into domestic warehouses and co-manufacturers.

· Coordinate directly with co-manufacturers to assist in imported receipt of materials, follow-up on production timeframe, facilitate successful production and final receipt of finished goods.

· Maintain an understanding of DOT rules and regulations, Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials compliance and assist management with maintaining company safety program.

Sales Orders Support

· Oversee Customer Service Representative’s role in coordinating logistics and sales order management.

· Lead and champion modern order management software to reduce personnel time on orders and suit the needs of a growing business. Work with outside vendors and consultants as needed.

· Act as a back-up to the Customer Service Representative in order management, including processing orders, providing customer service and preparing/issuing invoices to customers using QuickBooks Online.

· Coordinate international sale shipments with foreign vendors and customers working with CFO and Regulatory Coordinator

Who is Pacific Biocontrol?
PBC is a US company with corporate headquarters in Corvallis, Oregon. PBC was established in 1985 and primarily sells ISOMATE® insect pheromone mating disruption products through independent agricultural chemical distributors and dealers all over the world.

What it’s like to work at PBC?

Our friendly, close-knit team shares a passion for our mission. While each person brings a variety of skills in their individual areas of expertise, we appreciate working together in a small company environment. At Pacific Biocontrol, we have an opportunity to get to know one another, share our knowledge and collaborate as we work toward a common goal.

Our Mission: Providing farmers with pheromone and biologically based pest-management solutions.

Our Vision: Helping farmers succeed while protecting the environment, workers, and consumers by providing biologically based pest management solutions.

Our Values:

· Expertise: We value experience, wisdom and creativity of all our employees.

· Relationships: We prioritize honest caring team relationships stewarding effective solutions.

· Integrity: We say what we mean, and we mean what we say. We stand behind our people and our products.

· Stewardship: Our team stewards effective solutions with honesty and care from point-of-sale through harvest

Company Description

Who is Pacific Biocontrol?\nPBC is a US company with corporate headquarters in Corvallis, Oregon. PBC was established in 1985 and primarily sells ISOMATE® insect pheromone mating disruption products through independent agricultural chemical distributors and dealers all over the world.\n\nWhat it’s like to work at PBC?\n\nOur friendly, close-knit team shares a passion for our mission. While each person brings a variety of skills in their individual areas of expertise, we appreciate working together in a small company environment. At Pacific Biocontrol, we have an opportunity to get to know one another, share our knowledge and collaborate as we work toward a common goal.\n\n\nOur Mission: Providing farmers with pheromone and biologically based pest-management solutions.\n\n\nOur Vision: Helping farmers succeed while protecting the environment, workers, and consumers by providing biologically based pest management solutions.\n\n\nOur Values:\n\n· Expertise: We value experience, wisdom and creativity of all our employees.\n\n· Relationships: We prioritize honest caring team relationships stewarding effective solutions.\n\n· Integrity: We say what we mean, and we mean what we say. We stand behind our people and our products.\n\n· Stewardship: Our team stewards effective solutions with honesty and care from point-of-sale through harvest