Production Coordinator

Case Farms, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Production Scheduler responsible for planning daily production schedules, coordinating with both operations and sales management. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and experience in production management. This role requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production management required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers and management.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast weekly Value-Added Schedule.
• Plan daily production with management.
• Reconcile daily inventory with orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-Motivated

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Compassionate

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

OVERVIEW :

This position will be responsible for planning daily production schedules for operations with input from both operations and sales management. This position reports to the Sales Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :

• Forecast weekly Value-Added Schedule.
• Plan daily production with plant and sales management.
• Reconcile daily inventory with orders.
• Work closely with sales and production to determine the best use and schedule of in-house raw material.
• Implement a weekly production run schedule from the Sales representative(s).
• Work with Plant Superintendents to efficiently fill orders based on plants' operational capacity.
• Manage product age, to optimize return on the product.
• Work with shipping to ensure orderly shipment priority to ensure on-time delivery.
• Actively check and verify processes and order progress on the production floor. (This should include multiple and regularly scheduled daily trips to the production floor.)
• Actively communicates with the Sales Manager to keep them abreast of progress on orders throughout the day and offers suggestions for process improvement ideas as needed.
• Provide product codes as needed.
• Provide daily production reports during shift transition meetings.
• Participate in daily production meetings with shipping, production managers, and sales representatives.
• Exhibit the highest possible level of customer service to all customers, visitors, and prospects.
• Flexibility to work any production hours as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Three to five years of experience in a production management role(s) are REQUIRED.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with customers and plant management.
• Self-Motivated.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Compassionate to customers' needs.
• Have strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent follow-up skills.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of computers.
• Detail Oriented.
• Can thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent follow-through skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Lifting - may involve periodic moving/lifting of heavy items exceeding 25 lbs.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May be exposed to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers, and chemicals used in the poultry processing facility.
• The candidate must have the capacity to remain calm, considerate, and tactful in unforeseen situations.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.