Production Specialist

Responsibilities

• Production reporting and reconciliation – data entry of production activity in enterprise systems, compile data and report results.
• Close production batches for bulk and finished‑good items; check for pending, WIP, and completed batches.
• Audit ingredient and packaging usage and work with the plant finance team to submit bill‑of‑material updates.
• Analyze potential variances associated with changes.
• Receive milk and cream loads, retrieve and enter lab results, report discrepancies, and reconcile with corporate teams.
• Adjust finished‑good, packaging, and ingredient inventories based on cycle‑count results.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional overtime may be required to complete assignments.

Requirements

• Intermediate skills with Excel, Word, and Outlook, including pivot tables and charting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to convey information clearly in formal and informal documents.
• Emphasis on detail, accuracy, and precision of transactions.
• Excellent organization skills; ability to manage tasks and projects and use available tools effectively.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Capability to work on projects with minimal supervision.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend, day, or holiday shifts to meet deadlines.
• Nice to have: previous experience compiling reports in a manufacturing environment.
• Nice to have: college coursework in business, finance, accounting, or supply chain.
• Nice to have: experience with enterprise systems (Oracle a plus) and reporting tools.

Benefits

• Employer 401(k) contribution of up to 5 %.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer‑paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Community giving through matching donations.
• Access to great dairy products and participation in an employee butter purchase program.

Compensation

Compensation range: $19.88 to $29.82 per hour (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills).

Schedule

Occasional overtime may be required, and the role may involve weekend, day, or holiday work to meet deadlines.