PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Properly sequences plant production schedule and test schedule to maximize efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance. Prints, reviews and distributes production and packaging documentation weekly for all lines.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Recommends production run sequence to ensure maximum operational efficiency, compliance with regulatory and other guidelines, and optimum product quality. Reviews production needs as set by the planning department and product-related requirements including export regulatory requirements, certification requirements, etc. Recommends production sequence at 3-week, 1-week and ad hoc points. Voices concerns about set-up or schedules that are inefficient or do not comply with product requirements, and recommends alternatives. Ensures the proper flexes of material are done in a timely fashion. Ensures necessary production documentation as required by product-related requirements. Responsible to ensure the accuracy of shop floor documents throughout the facility, working to avoid errors in end products. Maintains forms for documenting processes and shop floor documents instructions. Provides tracking forms. Coordinates the sequence of plant trials, new product start ups and test schedules, in close collaboration with R-D department. Follows pre-determined guidelines to make formula adjustments as needed, and implements additional formula adjustments as directed. Contributes to the review of new formulas, documents and packaging materials.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property. May travel via car or plane to various work locations. May lift up to lift 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use plant PPE program. Travel: Limited travel; may travel a few times a year with an occasional overnight stay.

Technical Experience: 3 years' relevant experience, including quality assurance, food manufacturing and thermal processing experience. Experience coordinating process changes, generating issue resolutions, and working in a dynamic operation with multiple priorities required. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and quality systems required. Strong project management skills, analytical skills to identify potential issues, trends and risks, and excellent mathematical skills required. Proficient with personal computers, including a functional knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with IQS and JD Edwards systems preferred.

Industry Experience: Manufacturing and or food processing organization preferred.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry.

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