Manufacturing Production Coordinator

Nestlé; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet food manufacturer as a Manufacturing Production Coordinator. In this role, you will support cost management and inventory control while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in materials accounting and a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 1+ years of materials accounting or production systems experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, validate, and correct production data.
• Manage raw and packaging material functions.
• Perform inventory management functions for cycle count.

Skills

Data entry

Inventory management

Cost management

Process analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Since 1969, our factory has been a cornerstone just eight miles west of Harrisburg. Situated at a transportation crossroads, it offers quick access to major cities like Baltimore, Boston, and New York. As one of the largest manufacturers in the area, we produce a wide range of dry pet food, including beloved brands like Puppy Chow, Pro Plan, and Friskies. Beyond our work, we support local animal shelters, enriching the lives of pets everywhere. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Mechanicsburg, where small-town living meets big-city perks, and together, we make a difference.

As a Manufacturing Production Coordinator, you’ll work closely with manufacturing, materials handling, and financial/costing teams at the factory to support the collection, entry, and reporting of manufacturing and inventory management functions. This position offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact on cost management, inventory control, and performance reporting while developing your professional skills in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Join us in our shared purpose of advancing the lives of pets and people.

• Enter, validate, and correct production data including ingredient/material usage, production transactions, history reports, and machine hours/produced quantities
• Manage raw and packaging material functions by validating material receipts and assist in facilitating material movement/consumption
• Validate and monitor stock rotation processes
• Perform inventory management functions for “cycle count” process and balance reconciliation between warehouse and inventory management systems
• Run ingredient verification functions by reconciling critical ingredient measurements, tracking ingredient delivery variances, and working with QA and production to correct issues
• Support Continuous Improvement efforts by performing internal audits to measure factory’s internal compliance
• Analyze plant floor process errors and determine root causes using “SAP” reporting to support production management in developing action plans for addressing process failures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of materials accounting or production systems experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $42,000 - 58,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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