Michael Foods
Purchasing Scheduling Manager
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, offering opportunities throughout the organization.
Location Description
The position is located at 2 Walker Way, West Jefferson, OH, a Greenfield project producing high quality protein shakes.
Position Summary Responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging and other supplies required for the West Jefferson location, proactively identifying and executing opportunities to achieve cost and service targets, minimizing inventory obsolescence, and developing daily production schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities
Generate and execute purchase orders for packaging and raw materials for finished goods.
Balance and manage inventories based on business unit targets.
Proactively identify potential out of stock situations and expedite replenishment orders.
Communicate product shortage situations to internal and external contacts.
Identify root causes for any inventory shortages or imbalances.
Develop, publish, and maintain the master production schedule.
Manipulate orders in SAP and communicate changes to the production floor.
Participate in daily production meetings and update management on status of work in progress.
Support and lead various plant/company teams and continuous improvement teams.
Create, update, and maintain accurate master data information in SAP.
Work outside of normal workday to ensure production schedule is met.
Monitor work in process daily.
Facilitate teams, training, and functional interaction meetings.
Ensure a safe and healthy workplace, adhere to safety policies, and incorporate safety and health in all tasks.
Model behavior consistent with company values and expectations.
Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and report any conditions that may affect food safety and quality.
Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Operations.
Three to five years of scheduling and purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Food industry exposure is a plus.
Strong planning and analysis skills coupled with results orientation.
Ability to adapt to and work well in an environment of change.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to calculate ingredient amounts to order, identify when to order ingredients, and prepare production schedules.
Skilled in communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc.
Skills Required
SAP
Vendor management
Procurement
Inventory management
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent organizational skills
Attentional to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with othersAnalysis and problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Seniority level : Not Applicable
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Management and Manufacturing
Industries : Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, offering opportunities throughout the organization.
Location Description
The position is located at 2 Walker Way, West Jefferson, OH, a Greenfield project producing high quality protein shakes.
Position Summary Responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging and other supplies required for the West Jefferson location, proactively identifying and executing opportunities to achieve cost and service targets, minimizing inventory obsolescence, and developing daily production schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities
Generate and execute purchase orders for packaging and raw materials for finished goods.
Balance and manage inventories based on business unit targets.
Proactively identify potential out of stock situations and expedite replenishment orders.
Communicate product shortage situations to internal and external contacts.
Identify root causes for any inventory shortages or imbalances.
Develop, publish, and maintain the master production schedule.
Manipulate orders in SAP and communicate changes to the production floor.
Participate in daily production meetings and update management on status of work in progress.
Support and lead various plant/company teams and continuous improvement teams.
Create, update, and maintain accurate master data information in SAP.
Work outside of normal workday to ensure production schedule is met.
Monitor work in process daily.
Facilitate teams, training, and functional interaction meetings.
Ensure a safe and healthy workplace, adhere to safety policies, and incorporate safety and health in all tasks.
Model behavior consistent with company values and expectations.
Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and report any conditions that may affect food safety and quality.
Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Operations.
Three to five years of scheduling and purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Food industry exposure is a plus.
Strong planning and analysis skills coupled with results orientation.
Ability to adapt to and work well in an environment of change.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to calculate ingredient amounts to order, identify when to order ingredients, and prepare production schedules.
Skilled in communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc.
Skills Required
SAP
Vendor management
Procurement
Inventory management
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent organizational skills
Attentional to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with othersAnalysis and problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Seniority level : Not Applicable
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Management and Manufacturing
Industries : Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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