POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of supply chain generalist functions to ensure customer delivery compliance of their contracted finished goods products. This entails customer service, capacity planning, materials requirement planning, coordinating or purchasing materials (turnkey or consigned), managing inventory, and logistics.
Essential Functions
- Schedules production in accordance to customer forecast demands.
- Orders materials needed for production of customer orders.
- Manages material inventory (date code use by variances against production)
- Sets up part numbers, bill of materials, assembly routing instructions, engineering standards, date code formats and aging requirements.
- Sets up and organizes outbound shipping of finished goods and residual materials.
- Responsible for data maintenance, updating of system records and reports for Supply Chain and Production.
- Executes invoicing for items produced/shipped and extra services performed.
- Reports all material activity to customer as required (via Excel or SAP requirements).
- Communicates with customer contacts via telephone, fax, e-mail and in person as required.
- Language Skills- requires ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and e-mails as well as the ability to effectively interface with co-workers, suppliers, customers, and other employees in English.
- Reasoning Ability- must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carryout detailed written and/or oral instructions.
- Other as assigned.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Multi-shift production operations may be expansive, noisy and vary in temperature from very cold (USDA) to ambient or warm in summer months. In addition, some facilities are multi-level and may require ascending or descending stairs. Requirements for this position require the ability to access production and warehouse operations to execute hands-on execution of related activities.
Education, Experience & Required Skills
- Associates or undergraduate degree preferred
- Five plus years in Planning and Materials Management generalist functions
- Previous customer service experience preferred
- Progressive experience in food and/or packaging industry
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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other details
- Job Family Non-Exempt
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education Some College
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What We Do
Manufacturing the world’s most iconic foods.
Hearthside Foods is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry and a preferred employer. With 43 locations in 14 states and three countries, Hearthside’s 13,000 people make delicious foods millions of people enjoy daily. Yet, most people have never heard of our company. Hearthside is a contract manufacturer serving many of the world’s finest brands. Growing from four locations in 2009, our customers are category-leading food companies and global consumer brands across categories that include snacks, baked goods, nutrition, fresh foods, frozen entrees, and more.
The secret to our growth and success? Without a doubt, our people. Our dynamic environment is always changing – yet is laser-focused on customer satisfaction, innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Beginning with respect for the individual, we empower our people and teams to continually create new value for customers, find better ways, and always be learning. Our continual growth and evolution require us to promote from within constantly. Our strong company culture rewards performance, and our people are here to build a career.
If you are considering a career in the food manufacturing industry, Hearthside wants to talk to you. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
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