Production Controller

Employment Type: Hourly

Shift: Second

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to research and resolve daily production variances to maintain accurate production reporting. Monitors production floor to ensure inventory transactions are performed accurately and timely.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Collect and reconcile batch sheets, maintain batch sheet verification log and resolve any issues by working closely with the production group leaders. Research all production issues at status 81-90

Generate the active LP in production report and resolve any inventory that may not have a put away location

Within JDE, troubleshoot all status 88 work orders and supply detail information on variances to the Inventory Control Supervisor. This involves understanding the manufacturing accounting along with being able to review batch sheets, inventory transactions and product set up

Assist with cycle counts, PRD counts and line counts when requested

Reconcile all status 90 work orders and report necessary information to accounting

Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls

Other duties as assigned

Travel may be required

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience; Associate’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience preferred

3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills:

Computer skills are required with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint with JDE experience preferred

Detail oriented with good reasoning ability in making sound business decisions

Must have full knowledge of the manufacturing side of JDE and product set up

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Must be able to solve Intermediate mathematical equations

Must be able to work independently and have excellent organizational skills

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​

Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;

Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and

Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.