Major Tasks, Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule all semi-finished good production of OJ, Tea, Drinks, and other blended products made at the Bradenton facility
• Communicate with suppliers and coordinators to ensure minimum quantities including lead time for all raw materials are forecasted and achieved.
• Partner with finished good planners and coordinators to make schedule adjustments, and manage inventory, maximize efficiency, minimize loss and drive analysis related to semi-finished goods.
• Ownership of semi-finished goods inventory. Responsible to review semi-finished goods inventory daily, including variance follow up.
• Identify and troubleshoot product overages/shortages with the goal of avoiding disturbances in production and product processing
• Work with frontline employees daily to optimize/improve the semi-finished good scheduling process.
• Lead communications and execution related to semi-finished goods
• Communicate with packaging directly when needed as related to semi-finished good availability and planning
• Attend daily scheduling meeting with front line leadership within the planning and manufacturing functions and lead the discussion on semi-finished good planner
• Partner with JDS Operations Manager and JDS team to identify process improvements and scheduling changes to improve service metrics
• Maintain and track production data as well as analyze and identify improvements/optimizations
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
• This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally

• This role may require off-shift and weekend work

• This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
• SAP competency
• Able to prioritize activities and demands
• Understanding of supply chain and purchasing concepts, and the impact on operations
• 4 years’ experience with SAP and inventory control
• Strong analytical foundations for fact based decision making
• Strong understanding of BOM Structure
• Strong communications skills
• Manufacturing experience recommended
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and advanced Excel capability
• Ability to develop and implement process improvements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States