Production Coordinator

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Work only 14 shifts per month and enjoy more long weekends!

How Agropur invests in YOU:  

• Starting wage of $29.01
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

What’s involved in this role: 

We are looking for a Production Coordinator in Hull, Iowa.

The Production Coordinator works with and assists the Planning and Distribution Manager with tasks related to production and supply chain activities. The Production Coordinator will ensure that the process orders are completed and closed in a timely manner to ensure functionality of the planning system within SAP. This role will also be responsible for the transaction of materials in the process orders as well as the accuracy of this information.

• Assist and work under the supervision/authority of the Planning and Distribution Manager.
• Gather, track, review and close process orders in the SAP system.
• Research any process order discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy of the lot and quantity information upon transacting in process orders for the consumption of materials and/or semi-finished goods.
• Review of documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between the quality and production departments by monitoring OOS production and obtaining rechecks.
• Conduct daily checks to ensure the proper reconciliation of HUs between MES and SAP.
• Assist with Inventory Control by providing previous knowledge of counts as well as leading End-of-month inventory of finished and semi-finished goods.
• Assist with production related process improvements and updates.
• Conduct situation analysis, reporting, problem solving and communicate proactively with team members regarding issues.
• Participate in daily communication with Planning and Distribution Manager to ensure all relevant information is cascaded to the control tower meetings.
• Serve as a backup for Production Schedulers optimizing the production schedules and releasing process orders where necessary.
• May fill in for the Warehouse Clerk to assist with releasing of EWM tasks, checking in carriers, and entering in and printing of delivery notes for inbounds.
• Understand, operate, and able to train others in SAP, MES system, and RF gun.

What you need to join our team: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Where you’ll be working: 

Hull, Iowa

• Our Hull, Iowa, plant is home to approximately 180 employees. We produce mozzarella, parmesan, romano, cheddar, gouda, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams.
• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.