Materials & Scheduling Specialist

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Department:  Manufacturing

Reports To:  Materials and Scheduling Supervisor 

Travel Required: up to 15%

Workplace Type: On-site

Why Join Community Coffee?

Community Coffee Company is the #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America.  Rooted in family and tradition, yet always looking to the future, you can expect a fast-paced environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and make your passion your profession!

Position Overview

As the Materials & Scheduling Specialist, you will assist in monitoring packaging material related activities while also assisting with coordinating production schedules.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

• Develops development and manages the master production schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Assists with analysis of production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Communicates with department managers and supervisors to determine status of production schedules.
• Assists with oversight of activities related to the procurement function.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Monitors quality of packaging material received from manufacturer.  Works with suppliers, via Procurement, in resolving issues regarding packaging material non-conformance.
• Monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Performs inventory counts, reporting, and root cause analysis for discrepancies.
• Performs close-out functions for the plant for fiscal periods.
• Assists in new product development project and works with multiple departments to ensure timely delivery of new offerings.
• Performs bill-of-material establishment, setup, and corrections for the consumption of materials to finished goods.
• Adheres to all manufacturing practices to ensure a safe, clean, and productive plant.
• Tracks key performance indicators and implement appropriate systemic corrective actions to deliver plant results.
• Identifies / Lead Continuous Improvement projects which benefit Plant operations or costs.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field from four-year College or University

• Two or more years of experience in a in a non-durable consumer products manufacturing environment
• Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.

• Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or similar certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Knowledge of SAP or similar MRP process experience
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Takes initiative to solve problems
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to adapt in a quickly changing environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Plant Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee regularly   works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment from production machinery is usually very loud.

Our Values

Champion People              Welcome Individuality, Learn Together, Encourage Each Other

Inspire Creativity               Dream big, Think Fresh, Make It Happen

Wow Our Customers         Serve with Purpose, Exceed Expectations, Do What’s Right

Serve Our Communities    Be Genuine, Bring Joy, Make a Difference

Win Together                      Be Brave, Have Fun, Celebrate

Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.
 

Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law.  This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.