Position Purpose:

The Production Specialist responsible for posting batch tickets and supporting Production Department with administrative functions. This position provides a hands-on approach to production planning activities and workflow.

This position is responsible for the initial submission and final posting of all manufacturing batch tickets. Coordination with production, inventory, accounting, quality, and R&D is critical in the execution of this position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Enter batch record information into data management/ERP system.
2. Generate new and revised work orders for production as demand dictates ensuring all work order data aligns with formula expectations.
3. Update and maintain production logs for seamless use by production and production coordination teams.
4. Ensure timely receipt of completed batch tickets coming from TFSI co-packers in order to maintain overall continuity of the quality release process.
5. Review and verify batch tickets to ensure correct materials and volumes were used and recorded.
6. Work with co-packers to identify and correct and data discrepancies.
7. Ensure all impacted stakeholders are notified of post-production batch ticket discrepancies.
8. Work to optimize data entry processes.
9. Ensure data entry is completed in a timely manner which meets the needs of all stakeholders.
10. Assist with administrative responsibilities required by production and production coordination teams to include, but not limited to data entry and weekly report submissions.
11. Back up TFSI production coordination team as needed to include coordination with copackers and internal stakeholders.
12. Collect and prepare information for various operational reports.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands on time

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s or associates with strong mathematical skills or equivalent level of experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with demonstrated strong Excel skills required
• 1-2 years related experience in manufacturing and/or warehousing.
• Manufacturing within a food production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to observe details at close range.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Light to moderate lifting up to 30lbs may be required.

Department:

Production

Reports To:

VP of Operations

Backup:

Senior Production Coordinator. Production Operations Specialist

Collaborates with:

Production, Logistics, Purchasing, Inventory, Accounting, Quality, R&D

About the Company:

The Food Source International Inc. is a technical ingredient company with a pulse on what is next. Founded in 1997, we prioritize quality, clean, and safe ingredients and seasonings that provide unique solutions to technical challenges that food processors face. Our passion for improving taste, wholesomeness, and health in food is at our core. We have increased our customer base by hiring creative, forward thinking team members who are extremely customer centric. Our customers are our business. Want to learn more? Check out our website at: www.foodsourceinc.com

TFS Core Values:

Collaborative Teamwork

We all play a role in the company’s success. We collaborate every day to do our part to support each other. Authentic, respectful, and inclusive conversations support our personal and professional growth. Communication happens daily, great ideas come from everyone, and this supports autonomy in our work.

Customer Centric

Each person at TFS plays a role in driving an agile business that helps to serve our customers. We value relationships of our employees, customers, and vendors. We collaborate to meet or exceed our customer’s needs.

Accountability

We are responsible for sourcing quality products that are cost-effective, and we deliver them accurately and timely. We hold each other accountable to service the customer.

Creativity

The way it has always been, is not the way it has to be. Whether it is people, process, or product, relevant innovation and curiosity in all aspects drives our motivation.

Passion

Food is our passion. The integrity in our communication and service drives our passion to ensure safe quality ingredients and seasonings.

The Food Source International offers the following benefits to full time employees:

HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL · 401(K) · PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS · TUITION REIMBURSEMENT· WELLNESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday-Office hours 8:30am-5:00pm hybrid available- in office 2-3 days per week.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.