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What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Two pay increases within first year of employment!
• Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
  • Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Bonus Program
  • Uniform Program
  • Shoe Allowance
  • Support and resources to meet everyday challenges
  • Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Production Coordinator in Jerome, ID. The Production Coordinator works with and assists the Planning and Distribution Manager with tasks related to production and supply chain activities. The Production Coordinator will ensure that the process orders are completed and closed in a timely manner to ensure functionality of the planning system within SAP. This role will also be responsible for the transaction of materials in the process orders as well as the accuracy of this information.

• Schedule can be Monday-Wednesday every other Sunday or Wednesday-Saturday every other Sunday
• Assist and work under the supervision/authority of the Planning and Distribution Manager.
• Gather, track, review, and close process orders in the SAP system.
• Research any process order discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy of the lot and quantity information upon transacting in process orders for the consumption of materials and/or semi-finished goods.
• Review of documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between the quality and production departments by monitoring OOS production and obtaining rechecks.
• Conduct daily checks to ensure the proper reconciliation of HUs between MES and SAP.
• Assist with Inventory Control by providing previous knowledge of counts as well as leading End-of-month inventory of finished and semi-finished goods.
• Assist with production related process improvements and updates.
• Conduct situation analysis, reporting, problem solving and communicate proactively with team members regarding issues.
• Participate in daily communication with Planning and Distribution Manager to ensure all relevant information is cascaded to the control tower meetings.
• Serve as a backup for Production Schedulers optimizing the production schedules and releasing process orders where necessary.
• May fill in for the Warehouse Clerk to assist with releasing of EWM tasks, checking in carriers, and entering in and printing of delivery notes for inbounds.

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to read, understand, and follows documents and procedures.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Able to properly document information legibly and communicate effectively.

Where you'll be working:

Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.

• Agropur's US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.
• As North America's largest whey protein producer and a quality-focused contract manufacturer, Agropur Ingredients partners with some of the world's most prominent brands on ingredients that go into the food, beverage and nutritional industries. Agropur provides future-forward solutions for cost performance, texture improvement, shelf-life stability and nutrition enhancement.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.