Production Controller

Ventura Foods; Kirschner (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Production Controller in Saint Joseph, MO. This onsite, hourly role supports production variance resolution and inventory accuracy, working with the production group to ensure timely, compliant batch and inventory transactions.

You will leverage JDE and MS Office tools to monitor and reconcile production data, participate in counts, and uphold SQF/GMP/FSMA standards. Travel may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• JDE experience preferred; strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve daily production variances to maintain accurate production reporting.
• Monitor production floor to ensure inventory transactions are performed accurately and timely.
• Reconcile batch sheets, maintain verification logs, and resolve issues with production group leaders.
• Troubleshoot status 88 work orders in JDE and provide detail on variances to Inventory Control Supervisor.
• Assist with cycle counts and line counts when requested.
• Reconcile status 90 work orders and report to accounting.
• Adhere to SQF, GMPs, FSMA, and preventive controls policies.

Skills

Excel

JDE experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Business

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Production Controller

Location:Saint Joseph, MO, US, 64504

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second
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 production group leaders. Research all production issues at status 81-90
• Generate the active LP in production report and resolve any inventory that may not have a put away location
• Within JDE, troubleshoot all status 88 work orders and supply detail information on variances to the Inventory Control Supervisor. This involves understanding the manufacturing accounting along with being able to review batch sheets, inventory transactions and product set up
• Assist with cycle counts, PRD counts and line counts when requested
• Reconcile all status 90 work orders and report necessary information to accounting
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel may be required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience; Associate’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer skills are required with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint with JDE experience preferred
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be able to solve Intermediate mathematical equations
• Must be able to work independently and have excellent organizational skills

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 provideready-to-goproduct 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 inoperations, 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.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global 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.