Production Clerk, Manufacturing Position Available In Lowndes, Georgia

Entry Requirements Minimum Qualifications 2 years clerical experience (for example, filing, data entry) using computer applications (for example, email, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Visio). 3 years experience working in a logistics supply chain or manufacturing environment (for example, dairy, food processing, manufacturing).Preferred Qualifications 3 years experience in a dairy plant, food processing or manufacturing environment preparing or executing production activity.

Position Summary…This position is responsible for the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary. Essential Functions An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.

What you’ll do…Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems. Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges. Implements production schedules that maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies and meet customer fulfillment requirements by collaborating with the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Managers, Sanitation Manager, Plant Engineer, and Maintenance Manager to develop weekly production plans for products that meet milk utilization goals and achieve high service levels while identifying time for proper sanitation and maintenance of the facility and equipment; ensuring cost effective efforts; working with Farm, Supply Chain, and Optimization teams to determine weekly and monthly milk supply and sales outlook; and developing production plans based on sales forecasts. Performs daily schedule plan analysis around areas of Filling, Processing, and Raw Material Receiving by ensuring we are creating the correct items and that we have sufficient inventory available; conducting process analysis for each Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) to expedite production based on specifications, established priorities, capacity limits, and equipment availability; reviewing and analyzing weekly performance/inventory levels of products and raw materials; auditing, tracking of tray / pallets, and inventory reconciliation; supporting sales forecast analysis with respect to capacity planning and material requirements; recommending changes to forecasts when needed; analyzing past performance to identify process improvement opportunities for inventory management performance; and taking appropriate actions and communicates needs for expedited production or expedited raw material receipts to management and suppliers. Develops and implements scheduling run strategies to assist in the fulfillment of company material usage and efficiency goals by ensuring production quality; analyzing incoming data from Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and Production Managers; communicating issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership; reporting changes (for example, shortages, overages, expedites) in schedules, foreca ts, and inventory to Plant Manager, Operations and Home Office teams; creating and communicating schedules for Filling, Processing and Raw Material Receiving; utilizing multiple software combinations (for example, SAP, DSI, Essbase, Dashboard, GRS, Microsoft); and managing and tracking the inventory, cycle time, and status of the reusable containers and pallets that will be utilized for delivery to stores and clubs. Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints by providing back up and coverage in the areas of raw milk tracking and milk hauling and driving continuous improvement in increasing throughput, reducing cycle time and improving production quality. Leadership Expectations An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Customer/Member Centered:

Satisfy the

Customer/Member :

Uses information and feedback to determine customer/member expectations. Works with others to exceed customer/member expectations. Seeks out ways to improve customer/member service. Teaches others how to find and use resources to respond to customer/member requests.

Planning and Improvement:

Plan for and

Improve Team Performance :

Plans work based on business priorities and explains to others what is needed to get work done. Identifies and oversees the tasks needed to reach goals. Looks for and suggests ways to improve performance and results.

Influence and Communicate:

Communicate and Promote Commitment :

Gives the information needed to gain support for ideas or plans. Builds trusting relationships and works with others to reach goals. Shares clear priorities and work practices with others. Prepares written work that is accurate and complete. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner.

Adaptability:

Adapt to

Requirements :

Adapts to changing demands and business needs. Encourages and embraces change, even when others hesitate. Builds the knowledge and skills to handle challenges and tasks. Sets an example for others when implementing changes (for example, readily carries out improvement efforts, handles change-related issues). Shows support for, commitment to, and trust in changes.

Judgment:

Make Informed Choices :

Makes timely and effective decisions, even when information is not clear.- Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly cycle counting in coordination with Finance stakeholders to ensure inventory accuracy. Enters production information into the SAP system according to company policies and procedures. Works with leadership and plant associates to resolve DSI/ITetrapak errors.- Conducts daily, weekly, monthly procurement activities to include managing the inventory level for the factory, submitting purchase order requests, overseeing the receiving of goods for the factory, and involved in external supplier communicationsIdentifies and uses policies, procedures, and guides to make the right choices. Uses resources, data, tools, and facts to set priorities and make informed decisions. Identifies what might be a problem and corrects it or clearly describes it to those who can correct it.

Execution and Results:

Oversee Work and Get Results :

Makes sure work is completed to expectations. Executes plans and manages own and others’ time so that priorities are met. Gives others the support and information they need to get results. Organizes tasks and makes sure they are completed on time.

Ethics and Compliance:

Oversee Performance to

Ethical Standards :

Clearly explains policies and procedures and teaches others how to act in accordance with them. G