Protein Conversion Coordinator - RE

Production Planning Coordinator

Position reports to the Plant Manager. The employee filling this position is responsible for accurate record keeping and computer information entry associated with production orders, reconciliation, and scheduling.

• Utilizing SAP, shop floor, emails, the person filling this job creates daily production orders and distributes them to supervisors and load out personnel.
• Schedules inbound appointments of trucks for raw material receiving.
• Yield tracking, inventory controls, sales volume scheduling.
• Reviews daily standard operating procedures and forwards relevant information to the appropriate manager or supervisor and load out team members.
• Distributes load sheets and pickup times via incoming mail.

Responsibility for confidential information:
Must be able to follow policies such as company code of business ethics and conduct, internet email usage policies, and password protection policies along with all accompanying policies regarding company assets and information.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Work experience:

Prior computer skills are a must.

Technical skills:
Must have experience with SAP, shop floor, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Language skills:
Must possess the ability to communicate and/or read and understand documents such as production orders, pick sheets, SOPS, safety rules, work rules, HACCP regulations, policy and/or procedure manuals.

Math skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide as needed.

• Provide direct support to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain and organize plant logs, records, and documentation.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, meetings, and daily coordination.

• Create and submit purchase requisitions.
• Receive and process purchase orders (POs).
• Track orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping.

• Pull and compile plant reports.
• Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in analyzing data and identifying trends.

• Act as a liaison between operations, HR, and leadership.
• Support plant communication and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate plant events, meetings, and cross‑functional activities.

• Assist with onboarding coordination and employee documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates.
• Support HR‑related administrative tasks within the plant.

• High school diploma.
• 1+ years of administrative, coordinator, or plant support experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Familiarity with purchasing systems and PO processes.
• Experience tracking KPIs or working with reports.
• Basic HR knowledge or experience.

• This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is also overseen by the HR supervisor.

• On‑site position.

• Monday through Friday.
• Occasional Saturdays based on plant needs, projects, or engagement activities.
• Must have flexibility to support business needs as required.

EOE/Vet/Disable