Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
In this Specification Change Coordinator role, you are responsible for assisting in the maintenance of engineering change documentation, product life-cycle management (PLM), and aiding in bill of material, routing and scrap auditing.
What You Will Do:
- Update routings and bill of materials (BOMS) in SAP, compiles and audits data on scrap, prepares reports, charts, and other materials and ensures accuracy. Maintain files and keeps current on status of all projects.
- Maintain SAP PLM master data including recipes and substances.
- Have responsibility for creating and assigning change numbers to appropriate specifications based on the Engineering Change Number (ECN) request form ensuring all change information is accurate and complete prior to routing for approval and that the specification and the production system match prior to the change effective date.
- Be responsible for routing the specification in a timely manner and ensure final approval is complete. Create and make changes to BOMs and Routings in SAP and ties them to SAP PLM. Maintain tracking records for all new products and changes made to products for manufacturing at the plant. Conduct weekly conference calls regarding new project/change tracking needs and communicates to the plant personnel the status of the projects and their timing.
- Maintain MRP, Costed BOMS, and Tax, including speed and crewing for routings, within SAP for finished goods, WIPs, subassemblies, etc. utilizing the Product Developer, the Packaging Engineer, plant Manufacturing Manager, plant Continuous Improvement Manager, plant Scheduler, plant Cost Accountant, and Capacity & Inventory Control resources. Work closely with plant Manufacturing Manager and plant Cost Accountant to get MRP scrap rates updated on a regular basis
- Be responsible for Inventory Changeover Management including discontinuation, reformulations, and changeovers in materials for soft or hard cutovers working with plant Buyers, the Product Developer, and the Business Unit Marketing teams to ensure a smooth cutover on material usage and control. Ensures the planned transition is clear & precise between all participants & meets with our intended customer requirements/deliverables.
- Monitor inventory levels of discontinued materials to ensure limited excess/risk of incremental material write-offs. Inactivate the BOMS, flags materials for deletion, and communicate to the Sr. Specification Coordinator.
What We Look For:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent). Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Open to any level of experience, with previous experience in food industry and food production preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Strong personal computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and SAP. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and self-motivation to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Willing to work in both an office and production environment.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
The base hourly range for this position is $22-25/hour and represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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What We Do
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
