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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all NLX established safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Follow all Quality Assurance protocols, including Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
- Perform regular cycle counts on consumables and conduct finished goods counts as needed to ensure inventory accuracy
- Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to relevant cross-functional teams
- Monitor aging reports and collaborate with the materials team to ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions
- Verify alignment between raw material inventory and production plans, ensuring all materials are available as scheduled
- Communicate inventory and production count variances clearly and provide recommendations when needed
- Support continuous improvement of materials tracking and documentation processes in partnership with department heads and supervisors
- Maintain accurate, timely communication with production, warehouse, and materials teams regarding inventory status, changes, and needs
- Actively participate in weekly scheduling meetings and other cross-functional efforts
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of relevant work experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems preferred
- Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator.
- Strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Excel, and experience with Sage or similar ERP systems
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
- Ability to communicate well both written and orally within the organization
- Ability to drive continuous improvement meetings
- Team Oriented
- Ability to manage time efficiently and work well under changing demands
- Must have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and a hands-on problem solver
- Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies
- Requires attention to safety, quality, accuracy, and reliability
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to ensure understanding of written procedures, safety instructions, technical documentation, and verbal communications.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of weights and measures. Must be comfortable using a calculator
- Familiarity with basic computer systems and control interfaces
- Basic understanding of food production and food safety principles is a plus
- Team-oriented attitude; respectful, approachable, honest, dependable, and adaptable to change. Capable of resolving conflicts professionally
- Able to prioritize tasks and remain productive under shifting demands
- Follows both written and verbal instructions accurately
- Highly motivated, reliable, and hands-on with a strong problem-solving mindset
- Able to identify and address inconsistencies or quality issues with accuracy and precision
Physical Demands
- Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations
- Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks
- Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
- Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety
Work Environment
Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation. Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.
Quality Statement:
- Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
- Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
- Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
- Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
- Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
- Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
- Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
- Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.
Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.
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