Klosterman Baking Company
Production Coordinator
Klosterman Baking Company
Pay Range Base pay range: $24,000/yr - $28,000/yr
Position Summary The Operations / Production Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and scheduling support to the Operations and Planning teams. This role ensures smooth execution of production schedules, assists with data entry and tracking tools, and serves as the primary backup to the Production Demand Planner during planned or unplanned absences.
Key Responsibilities
Enter daily dough and finished goods data into Business Central.
Input and maintain production schedules in Business Central; print and distribute daily line schedules.
Manage day-to-day production scheduling in the absence of the Production Demand Planner.
Support coordination of materials and finished goods flow to ensure daily production readiness.
Maintain awareness of raw and packaging materials to support Just-In-Time (JIT) production planning.
Assist with preparing and updating short-term production forecasts and order summaries as directed by the Production Demand Planner.
Maintain and update the weekly Wrap Tracker Excel file, ensuring formulas function correctly and that production teams are updating it consistently.
Print and manage wrap tags, box labels, and other documentation required for daily production.
Track, organize, and file all production schedule paperwork to ensure accurate documentation and communication across departments.
Support data collection and reporting activities that feed into weekly KPI or SQCDP updates.
Collaborate with the Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to ensure clear communication on daily plans and material availability.
Assist in coordinating and communicating last-minute production or order adjustments as directed by the Demand Planner or Operations leadership.
Act as the primary contact for scheduling or planning questions during weekends or Planner absences.
Support the Operations team with other administrative or coordination needs (meeting prep, reporting, order tracking, document updates, etc.).
Qualifications & Skills
1-2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or administrative coordination (manufacturing or food production preferred).
Strong organizational and data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Business Central or similar ERP systems.
Effective communicator capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong sense of ownership and reliability to ensure operational coverage during planner absences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Operations Planning
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Corporate Headquarters | 2100 Litton Ln | Hebron, KY 41048 | 1 (877) 301-1004 | Fax: 513-242-8257 | KlostermanBakery.com
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Pay Range Base pay range: $24,000/yr - $28,000/yr
Position Summary The Operations / Production Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and scheduling support to the Operations and Planning teams. This role ensures smooth execution of production schedules, assists with data entry and tracking tools, and serves as the primary backup to the Production Demand Planner during planned or unplanned absences.
Key Responsibilities
Enter daily dough and finished goods data into Business Central.
Input and maintain production schedules in Business Central; print and distribute daily line schedules.
Manage day-to-day production scheduling in the absence of the Production Demand Planner.
Support coordination of materials and finished goods flow to ensure daily production readiness.
Maintain awareness of raw and packaging materials to support Just-In-Time (JIT) production planning.
Assist with preparing and updating short-term production forecasts and order summaries as directed by the Production Demand Planner.
Maintain and update the weekly Wrap Tracker Excel file, ensuring formulas function correctly and that production teams are updating it consistently.
Print and manage wrap tags, box labels, and other documentation required for daily production.
Track, organize, and file all production schedule paperwork to ensure accurate documentation and communication across departments.
Support data collection and reporting activities that feed into weekly KPI or SQCDP updates.
Collaborate with the Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to ensure clear communication on daily plans and material availability.
Assist in coordinating and communicating last-minute production or order adjustments as directed by the Demand Planner or Operations leadership.
Act as the primary contact for scheduling or planning questions during weekends or Planner absences.
Support the Operations team with other administrative or coordination needs (meeting prep, reporting, order tracking, document updates, etc.).
Qualifications & Skills
1-2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or administrative coordination (manufacturing or food production preferred).
Strong organizational and data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Business Central or similar ERP systems.
Effective communicator capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong sense of ownership and reliability to ensure operational coverage during planner absences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Operations Planning
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Corporate Headquarters | 2100 Litton Ln | Hebron, KY 41048 | 1 (877) 301-1004 | Fax: 513-242-8257 | KlostermanBakery.com
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