Production Support Specialist

About the role

This position supports the local plant manager and team by ensuring data integrity through coordinating, collecting, and reporting plant metrics. You will assist with inventory management, report processing yields and shrinks, track key performance indicators (KPIs), provide accounting inputs for month-end closes, and support other local plant administrative processes. The role provides information to the Accounting Hub and functions such as Operations, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

Responsibilities

• Report daily production, inventories, and plant Daily Production Wire
• Generate and report monthly KPIs and Scorecard
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of daily OPD production in SAP/BW through the MFBF process
• Reconcile production reporting in SAP/BW to plant records
• Perform or review local controls to ensure data accuracy, including daily inventories, commodity purchase controls, and product shipment record control
• Coordinate and support submission of plant licensing (e.g., NOPA weigh master licenses, Grain Handlers licenses)
• Assist local office support functions, including coordinating off-site training, supplies, and travel support
• Provide office support through cross-training and vacation coverage
• Coordinate documentation gathering for internal/external audits and SOX activities, mainly around commercial activities
• Complete miscellaneous report requirements and respond to ad hoc information requests
• Assist with special projects as required
• Support the facility goal of no injuries and ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures
• Report all food safety and quality issues to authorized personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in a science or technical field is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
• Exposure to enterprise business applications such as SAP-GTM, SAP Business Warehouse, or comparable commodity/ERP systems
• Experience with end-user tools (e.g., MS Excel, Word)
• Versatility, flexibility, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work overtime as required

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with individual choice options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions
• Family Support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for tuition expenses
• Time Off: Generous PTO based on professional work experience:
  • 0–9 years: 25 days
  • 10–19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days