Production Specialist - Essentia

LGI foundation; Lytton (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LGI foundation in Lytton, Iowa seeks an organized individual to provide administrative support, manage documents, and assist with data preparation for continuous improvement efforts in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, experience in an office setting, and be highly adaptable. Responsibilities include document management, data collection, and collaboration with production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an office environment providing administrative support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize documents for accessibility for production.
• Collect and prepare data for continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist production with data collection and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma / G.E.D.

2- or 4-year degree

Job description

Through committed service and sustainable protein solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of H.S. Diploma / G.E.D., 2- or 4-year degree desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an office environment, providing administrative support. Knowledge of manufacturing practices and data, preferable. Combination of experience and education.

Duties

• Manage and organize documents for accessibility for production and operations.
• Collects, inputs, and prepares data for continuous improvement efforts.
• Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.
• Assist production with data collection and analysis.
• Assist with troubleshooting and investigations to find root cause.
• Work with Operations Process Improvement to provide information and data as needed.
• Assist production with CAPAs, SOPs and JHAs.
• Assist production with scheduling and planning.
• Prepare data and presentation materials for monthly presentations.
• Project work as assigned.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively and professionally; interact with plant personnel, sales staff, customer service and other internal and external customers maintaining the best interest of the company at all times.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in English.
• Willingness to collaborate professionally and effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to be cross trained in all aspects of the job.
• Accuracy in filling out paperwork and entering data.
• Highly adaptable multitasker with strong attention to detail.
• Computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Highly organized.
• Ability to follow standard procedures.
• Ability to interpret data as it pertains to production specifications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information when required.

Basic Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending/kneeling/crouching; reaching above shoulder; occasional climbing stairs or ladders.
• Lifting weights up to 50 pounds; pushing, pulling, and maneuvering equipment or materials weighing 0–2,500 pounds.
• Brief periods of operating moving machinery or equipment; occasional operation of a vehicle.
• Frequent use of office equipment and computer.
• Occasional exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, wet floors, and moving machinery.

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a variety of people, learn, comprehend, and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Logical thinking and common sense in organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES

• General office working conditions within a food manufacturing process environment.
• Regular contact with plant maintenance areas.
• Exposure to temperature changes from below zero to extreme heat.
• Exposure to high noise levels, moving machinery/equipment, and wet floors.
• Extended periods of computer work and extended hours during peak periods of activity.