Labor Coordinator I- Plant Admin- 2nd Shift

Who We Are

With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
• Compile personnel assignment schedules for production department in manufacturing plant. Plan and prepare schedules.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for complying with customer service and quality standards.
• Study production schedules and staffing tables to ascertain personnel requirements.
• Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecast or customer orders.
• Determine and record work assignments according to worker availability, seniority, job classification and preference.
• Compile and oversee in-plant distribution of work schedule.
• Adjust schedules to meet needs of emergencies caused by extended leave or increased production demands.
• Compile annual seniority list on which employees indicate vacation preferences. Approve leave requests to prevent production losses.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.
• Confer with department supervisors, leads, and production scheduler to determine the status of assigned projects.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare production reports.
• File all information.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.s) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions/problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from all departments.
• Meet company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and company policies.
• Comply with company rules, regulations and policies.
• May perform other functions as assigned.
  
  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Employee frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to walk, climb and/or balance.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• May have to walk up to 400 yards to work and break area(s).
• Communicate in English to give and/or acknowledge instructions or problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to respond well to common inquiries/complaints from employees.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others under extreme situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Excellent keyboarding and recordkeeping skills and follow-up on details.
• May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
  
  

Working Relationships

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Must be accurate and detail oriented.
• Data entry skills.
• Basic to mid-level math and reading skills.
  
  

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 25 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.

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