Frozen Operations Specialist: Inventory & Scheduling

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Paid vacation & personal time

401(k) with company match

Safety glasses & shoe reimbursement

On-site and off-site training

Safe work environment

Work-life balance

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. in Manitowoc, WI seeks an Operations Specialist Team Member in Frozen Department to plan mixing schedules, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy across multiple warehouses.

You will collaborate with supervisors and Quality to meet production needs while upholding safety and policy standards. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in warehouse operations, strong attention to detail, and proficient computer skills.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in warehouse operations, production, labeling, and/or packaging preferred.
• Proficient computer applications and systems.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules to plan and set up Mixing Schedules, ensuring freezer locations are stocked with core blends.
• Check the daily shipping schedule for incoming deliveries.
• Coordinate inbound shipments from external warehouses based on production needs.
• Track inventory levels at outside warehouses.
• Monitor corrugate inventory and generate purchase orders as needed.
• Monitor supply inventory and initiate purchase orders when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Frozen Warehouse Supervisor to ensure product is stored in the correct freezer to meet production requirements.
• Enter New Pack data (June through November) into spreadsheets.
• Coordinate transfers and releases with external processing plants.
• Provide backup support for Frozen Production Scheduler and Frozen Clerical/STO Specialist.
• Work with Quality Department to manage the release of purchased product.
• Communicate with Corporate Buyer regarding low inventory levels of purchased items.
• Communicate with various customers to manage incoming orders and report any shortages.
• Assist with year-end inventory cycle counts.
• Partner closely with Frozen Production Scheduler to ensure adequate product and corrugate for order demands.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lakeside Foods, Inc. in Manitowoc, WI seeks an Operations Specialist Team Member in Frozen Department to plan mixing schedules, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy across multiple warehouses.

You will collaborate with supervisors and Quality to meet production needs while upholding safety and policy standards. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in warehouse operations, strong attention to detail, and proficient computer skills.