Sr Coordinator Manufacturing Production

 

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

 

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POSITION SUMMARY

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Allentown balances the identity of a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we’re truly proud to call home.  

As a Sr. Manufacturing Production Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing material handling and inventory control. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all ingredient balances through processing and tracking of all information regarding ingredients. You will work closely with manufacturing, materials handling, quality assurance and accounting teams within the factory. 
 

The current shift option for this role is an overnight shift (6PM-6AM). Must be open and available to work weekends and nights.
 

• Monitor, review, and analyze production process orders and inventory levels to ensure proper flow of materials and accuracy, while investigating any variances and/or issues that arise
• Perform reconciliation of daily, weekly, and quarterly inventories and take initiative to recognize potential problems by leading variance troubleshooting activities with cross functional teams
• Analyzes, reports, and corrects machine hours and produced quantity transactions in support of costing and manufacturing efficiency
• Assist with coaching operators through issues, as well as train new operators or team members that handle inventories
• Troubleshoot and guide production floor employees on various system issues stemming from problems around inventory, registration, or other system driven related issues
• Corrects system generated error messages (or unused transactions) related to materials handling functions
• Navigate various systems including SAP and other legacy software to troubleshoot and resolve problems that impact material handling and inventory control
• Works with production management to develop action plans for addressing process failures
• Perform continuous improvement projects to reduce material usage variances and waste within the factory

 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1+ years’ experience with materials, accounting, inventory or production systems preferably in a manufacturing, military or related environment

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $43,000 to $61,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

 

REQUISITION ID:

302676

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

 

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nest