Plant Coordinator

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

** To be considered for the position, a resume must be uploaded**

Production Planning Coordinator

Position reports to the Plant Manager. Employee filling this position is responsible accurate record keeping and computer information entry associated with Production Orders, reconciliation, and scheduling.

• Utilizing SAP, shop floor, emails, the person filling this job creates daily production orders and distributes to supervisors and load out personal.
• Schedules inbound appointments of trucks for raw receiving.
• Yield tracking, inventory controls, sales volume scheduling.
• Reviews daily Standard Operating Procedures and forwards relevant information to the appropriate manager or supervisor and load out team members.
• Distributes Load sheets and pick up times via incoming mail.

Responsibility for Confidential Information: Must be able to follow policies e g; company code of business ethics and conduct, Internet email usage policies and password protection policies along with all accompanying polices regarding company assets and information.

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required

Work Experience: Prior computer skills a must

Technical Skills: Must have experience with SAP, Shop Floor, Microsoft Word, Excel

Language Skills: : Must possess the ability to communicate and/or read and understand documents such as production orders, PICK sheets, SOPS, safety rules, work rules, HACCP regulations, policy and/or procedure manuals.

Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide as needed.

Plant & Administrative Support

• Provide direct support to the Plant Manager
• Maintain and organize plant logs, records, and documentation
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations as needed
• Assist with scheduling, meetings, and daily coordination

Purchasing & PO Management

• Create and submit purchase requisitions
• Receive and process purchase orders (POs)
• Track orders and follow up with vendors and internal teams
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping

Reporting & KPI Tracking

• Pull and compile plant reports
• Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in analyzing data and identifying trends

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a liaison between operations, HR, and leadership
• Support plant communication and engagement initiatives
• Coordinate plant events, meetings, and cross-functional activities

HR Support

• Assist with onboarding coordination and employee documentation
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates
• Support HR-related administrative tasks within the plant

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1+ years of administrative, coordinator, or plant support experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Familiarity with purchasing systems and PO processes
• Experience tracking KPIs or working with reports
• Basic HR knowledge or experience

Reporting Structure

• This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is also overseen by the HR supervisor.

Work Environment

• On-site position

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Occasional Saturdays based on plant needs, projects, or engagement activities
• Must have flexibility to support business needs as required

Compensation

• $19.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience)

List all employment for the past five (5) years, including Full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, and seasonal roles, even if included on your resume. Completed start and end dates (month/day/year) are require. Applications with incomplete, missing, or inaccurate work history will not be considered.

EOE/Vet/Disable