Protein Conversion Coordinator - RE

Jobvite, Inc.; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

On-site work environment

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to support the Plant Manager with accurate record keeping and production order entry. The role involves SAP usage, load-out coordination, scheduling inbound truck appointments, and KPI tracking.

The ideal candidate has SAP experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. This is an on-site position with standard weekday hours and occasional weekend support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• 1+ years of administrative, coordinator, or plant support experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain and organize plant logs, records, and documentation.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, meetings, and daily coordination.
• Create and submit purchase requisitions; process POs; track orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Pull and compile plant reports; track KPIs; analyze data and identify trends.
• Act as a liaison between operations, HR, and leadership; support plant communication and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and interview scheduling; HR administrative tasks.

Skills

SAP

Shop Floor

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Production Planning Coordinator

Position reports to the Plant Manager. Employee filling this position is responsible accurate record keeping and computer information entry associated with Production Orders, reconciliation, and scheduling.

• Utilizing SAP, shop floor, emails, the person filling this job creates daily production orders and distributes to supervisors and load out personal.
• Schedules inbound appointments of trucks for raw receiving.
• Yield tracking, inventory controls, sales volume scheduling.
• Reviews daily Standard Operating Procedures and forwards relevant information to the appropriate manager or supervisor and load out team members.
• Distributes Load sheets and pick up times via incoming mail.

Responsibility for Confidential Information

Must be able to follow policies e g; company code of business ethics and conduct, Internet email usage policies and password protection policies along with all accompanying polices regarding company assets and information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required

Work Experience

Prior computer skills a must

Technical Skills

Must have experience with SAP, Shop Floor, Microsoft Word, Excel

Language Skills

Must possess the ability to communicate and/or read and understand documents such as production orders, PICK sheets, SOPS, safety rules, work rules, HACCP regulations, policy and/or procedure manuals.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide as needed.

Plant & Administrative Support

• Provide direct support to the Plant Manager
• Maintain and organize plant logs, records, and documentation
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations as needed
• Assist with scheduling, meetings, and daily coordination

Purchasing & PO Management

• Create and submit purchase requisitions
• Receive and process purchase orders (POs)
• Track orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping

Reporting & KPI Tracking

• Pull and compile plant reports
• Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in analyzing data and identifying trends

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a liaison between operations, HR, and leadership
• Support plant communication and engagement initiatives
• Coordinate plant events, meetings, and cross-functional activities

HR Support

• Assist with onboarding coordination and employee documentation
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates
• Support HR-related administrative tasks within the plant

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1+ years of administrative, coordinator, or plant support experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Familiarity with purchasing systems and PO processes
• Experience tracking KPIs or working with reports
• Basic HR knowledge or experience

Reporting Structure

• This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is also overseen by the HR supervisor.

Work Environment

• On-site position

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Occasional weekends based on plant needs, projects, or engagement activities
• Must have flexibility to support business needs as required

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary $21.00 Per Hour
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.