Reports To: Planning and Procurement Manager

Shift: 1st shift - full time - hourly

Job Description:

Assist the Planning and Procurement Manager in the planning and scheduling process, which includes scheduling production, sourcing and procuring production materials, and coordinating logistics and distribution to customers. This role will heavily use excel and require an intermediate knowledge of computer programs, web pages and email.

Responsibilities:

Aggregate Purchase Orders and determine the materials necessary for weekly production

Ensure the plant has adequate materials necessary for production

Help build the production plan for the week

Alter schedules to meet unforseen conditions

Procure food and packaging materials in a timely manner; coordinate logistics to do so

May be required to work with buyers and/ or suppliers to help resolve issues such as late deliveries, defective raw materials, product returns, etc.

Coordinate logistics to Vendors ; schedule driver and make appointments

Coordinate distribution to Customers ; communicate with customers on delivery times

Generate Bills of Lading and ensure their accuracy

Ensure final product is made available for delivery in a timely manner; track shipments to make sure they are picked up and arrive on time

Maintain a schedule / calendar of all production and incoming and outgoing shipments

Perform data entry and other duties as needed

Objectives:

Ensure all materials are readily available for scheduled production runs

Meet customer deadlines and fill POs

Ensure high customer satisfaction and service level

Schedule production runs to increase labor efficiency and reduce changeovers

Collaborate across departments to facilitate communication and timely and efficient execution

Qualifications:

Strong communication and organizational skills

2+ years of operations or logistics experience

Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel

Previous experience working in a manufacturing or logistics company

Must speak English; Spanish, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to use a computer and complex computer software

Must be able to read and follow text and instructions

Must be able to work in 35 degree temperatures less than 10% of the time

Must be able to sit most of the day

Must wear personal protective equipment while in production areas

We hire and fire in accordance with our company’s Core Values:

•          Integrity

•          Community

•          Respect

•          Continuous Improvement

•          Safety & Healthy

•          Environmental Stewardship

•          Accountability

Benefits

We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401k retirement savings plan; holiday pay, plus a great working environment, a culture of trust and growth opportunities for our employees.

About Us

87P is a market leader in food production specializing in healthy concepts and products with clean labels located in Carol Stream, IL.  We provide full-service, clean-label food processing solutions and full-service cold-pressed juice and beverage solutions.