Production Control Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Days  
Work Arrangement:  Onsite 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to research and resolve daily production variances to maintain accurate production reporting. Monitors production floor to ensure inventory transactions are performed accurately and timely.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and reconcile batch sheets, maintain batch sheet verification log, and resolve any issues by working closely with the Prodcution Group Leaders.
• Research all production issues at status 81-90 and report necessary information to Accounting.
• Within JDE, troubleshoot all status 88 work orders and supply detail information on variances to the Manufacturing Accountant and Inventory Control Supervisor. 
• Maintain the scan error report and operator error report and other reports as requested.
• Compile and update Overall Equipment Effectiveness reporting by gathering Quality and Production data. Update Share Point site for the manufacturing plant and report to Finance Manager and Production Manager.
• Verify and compare master vs. pallets to ensure dual scanning procedures followed. Extensive research may be required to retrieve missing information.
• Assist with cycle counts and other inventory tasks as needed. 
• Provide coverage as a back-up to Inventory Control Clerks as needed, which will require lift driving, researching usage variances, culprit items, and inventory discrepancies.
• Prepares various Production, Financial and Distribution reports as assigned by the Inventory Control Supervisor or Finance Manager.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.
• Other duties as required. 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Associates degree in business preferred          
• Prefer 3 years experience in manufacturing accounting or inventory control.
• Computer skills are required, preferable experience in Microsoft Office software and/or Accounting software.        
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal are necessary.  
• Possess good math skills and able to operate 10-key adding machine/calculator.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer skills are required with JDE experience preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal are necessary.
• Detail oriented with good reasoning ability in making sound business decisions.
• Must have full knowledge of the manufacturing side of JDE and product set up. 
• Must be able to work independently and have excellent organizational skills.  
• Possess good math skills and able to operate 10-key adding machine/calculator.
• Supports SQF Programs.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.  

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.