Coordinator, Plant Planning & Logistics

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Primary purpose of the position: 
Provides administrative support to the planning and logistics function as directed.

Essential Responsible Areas: 

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work environment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Regularly communicates and coordinates with over the road and local truck drivers regarding dock assignments and pick up appointments. 
• Tenders customer orders and change orders to carriers as required.
• Monitors shipping schedule for past due shipments, notifying appropriate individuals as required.
• Assists with processing miscellaneous inbound receipts to the plant.
• Participates in physical inventories as requested by management.
• Originates and distributes various reports in area of responsibility under the direction of management.
• Handles phone inquiries concerning respective area.
• Originates records, files and reconciles information pertaining to respective area under the direction of management.
• Operates data processing and word processing equipment, reports computer system problems, and performs computer functions for area of concern.
• Frequently interacts with plant personnel, by phone and in person, to resolve concerns and answer questions.
• May perform receptionist duties, which may include switchboard, purchasing clerical support, mail distribution and filing.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the warehouse office and loading dock areas.
• Performs general housekeeping for respective area.
• Expedites all open orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.  Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday); working hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property.  Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Works under general supervision.
• Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/ Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities 
• Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as neces