Plant Operations Associate

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About Us Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. \"We Bring Dairy to Life\" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we\'re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us! About This Opportunity JOB TITLE: Plant Operations Associate POSITION TYPE: Full time CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., following a 2-2-3 schedule working every other weekend. Position Overview: The Plant Operations Associate supports the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility through inventory tracking, production reporting, milk manifest management, scheduling, and other operational and administrative activities. This role works closely with Operations and other internal and external partners to ensure information is accurate, identify and resolve discrepancies, and support efficient plant operations. Key Accountabilities: Support production and manufacturing operations: Track inventory usage and batching activities, including lot information and usage rates. Use Oracle and other systems to monitor inventory transactions, operational data, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Manage milk manifests, including reconciling invoices and balancing shipments with haulers. Analyze and validate milk receipts from outside vendors and investigate discrepancies as needed. Partner with Operations personnel and internal and external stakeholders to gather information, research issues, and support timely resolution. Provide support for the Supply Chain Operations Resource Engagement (SCORE) Management Process. Support the upkeep and maintenance of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Action Board functions. Cross train and serve as back up for other administrative roles at the facility. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 1 year of job-related experience. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate root causes. Ability to partner effectively with Operations personnel to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in business or a related field. Three to five years of job-related experience. Experience using Oracle R12, SAP, or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Physical Setting:... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportuity Employer Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B4D0C33220E3492C