Operations Specialist II

Duties/Responsibilities

• Execute the opening, material consumption (backflushing/manual), co-product recording, and technical closure (TECO) of production orders.
• Perform continuous audits of internal processes and system data to eliminate inventory discrepancies and misallocations.
• Maintain production master data, including Bills of Materials (BOM), Routings, and Production Versions (linking BOMs to Routings).
• Manage subcontracting orders from end to end, ensuring correct material flow to and from third-party vendors.
• Develop and distribute comprehensive reports on Yield, consumption trends, and stock levels to support management decision-making.
• Ensure the construction and definition of financial-operational reports, generating a solid basis for business control (explaining bridges between theoretical vs. actual consumption).
• Analyze the integrity of the current ERP (SAP S/4HANA), challenging the status quo and plant-level inputs to achieve "best-in-class" data accuracy.
• Implement standard reporting (STD) across all regions to enable agile consolidation for the Global Controller and Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• Critical analysis and a procedural mindset.
• Data quality focus and commitment to Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Agility with spreadsheets and numerical analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with both shop floor and plant stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Data Management).
• SAP S/4HANA (PP/MM modules).
• Understanding of Production Order management.
• Experience in Batch Management (creating batches and batch characteristics).
• Knowledge of Inbound Deliveries and Subcontracting processes.
• Ability to manage large datasets with procedural thinking and accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in production control, inventory management, or SAP-related operational roles.
• High School Diploma (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields (desirable).

Pay

The approximate pay range in Minnesota for this position is $21.54 to $26.92 an hour. Performance-based incentives are available based on individual and company achievements. Final compensation for a candidate is commensurate with experience, skills, and education.