Senior Production and Scheduling Coordinator
Location -Onsite
Thisis an onsite role that works at the Chaseburg Creamery in Chaseburg, WI. The shift/hours are Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3 pm.
Employee Type - Hourly
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - Yes
If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning. Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of RoleThis role owns the accuracy, execution, and integrity of inventory, procurement, and production transactions within SAP. The position is accountable for ensuring alignment between physical plant operations and system data, supporting production continuity, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This role requires independent judgment, proactive problem solving, and ownership of outcomes. This role is people and food safety sensitive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Own end-to-end inventory accuracy and reconciliation, resolving physical and system discrepancies to maintain ≥99% accuracy.
• Demonstrate end-to-end knowledge of dairy production and creamery operations, including milk intake through finished product (e.g., butter-making steps, temperatures, ratios), processing, sanitation, machinery, and changeovers-to accurately interpret and enter operational data in SAP.
• Complete all SAP transactions same-day with no backlog
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on process flow-understanding how milk is transformed into various products and how each step impacts inventory, yields, and system transactions.
• Apply working knowledge by regularly engaging on the plant floor to observe operations, validate production activity, and ensure system data accurately reflects floor activity through close collaboration with the production staff.
• Execute production orders and ensure accurate recording of all production activity.
• Utilize equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to unload trucks and move materials.
• Manage procurement execution including requisitions, order tracking, and receipt processing.
• Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate shipments and ensure proper documentation for all outgoing and incoming loads.
• Maintain compliance with FMMO, FDA/PMO, and audit requirements through consistently audit-ready documentation.
• Serve as the primary interface between operations, accounting, and supply chain.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work, resolving issues, and escalating risks.
• Deliver accurate and timely month-end inventory close.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities• Coordinate LTL shipments, product transfers, and plant shuttles.
• Create purchase requisitions for MRO, packaging, and production supplies.
• Track open orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare Bills of Lading (BOLs) and required shipping documentation
• Assist with plant audits and mock recalls
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Strong SAP experience (inventory, production, purchasing).
• Strong computer skills are required .Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactional environments.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of butter making (making and grading).
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with ability to challenge discrepancies.
• Ability to interpret and understand results of official samples.
• Ability to work safely with required sanitation and lab chemicals.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills: ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to bend, lift, carry, twist during the workday to count inventory and support product delivery.
• Ability to work in cold environments occasionally.
• Ability to operate electric hand jacks and forklifts to receive, inspect, and conduct inventory counts.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot both individually and as a part of a group.
Base hourly wage range: $21.37 per hour - $25.91 per hourThis hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage rangeis not typical.
BenefitsWe believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
- Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
- Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
- 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
- Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
- Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
- Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
- Financial advisors and seminars
- Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account