Manufacturing Operations Coordinator - 1st Shift

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Job Location: 1552 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI 54313
Company: Dairy Farmers of America

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with production information, inventory records, and spreadsheets? Join Dairy Farmers of America as a Manufacturing Operations Coordinator and play an important role in keeping our production information accurate and our daily plant operations running smoothly.

In this 1st shift position, you will work closely with production supervisors and other plant partners to maintain production records, process work orders, reconcile inventory, investigate discrepancies, and prepare operational reports. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing team.

Candidates may bring experience from manufacturing, inventory control, warehousing, operations, production reporting, or administrative support. Previous manufacturing and SAP experience are helpful, but not required.

Dairy Farmers of America, or DFA, is a farmer-owned cooperative and one of the largest dairy companies in the world. We are committed to producing high-quality dairy products while supporting our farmer-owners, employees, and the communities where we live and work. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we value teamwork, integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.

At our Green Bay facility, we produce and package dairy and non-dairy sauces, including queso, barbecue sauce, icing, and marinara, for customers across the country. Our team supports refrigerated and shelf-stable products made with a strong focus on safety, quality, and consistency.

• Competitive pay based on experience, education, and qualifications
• Overtime is required based on business and production needs and is typically planned and posted in advance
• Full-time opportunity at our Green Bay manufacturing facility
• Training and career-development opportunities within a stable, growing organization

As the Manufacturing Operations Coordinator, you will provide administrative and operational support to our manufacturing team by maintaining accurate production information, records, and inventory transactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Enter and maintain accurate production information in spreadsheets, databases, SAP, and other business systems
• Process work orders and maintain supporting production documentation
• Review, organize, verify, and file production records, including downtime sheets, operator logs, sanitation logs, and pass-down reports
• Compile production information and prepare daily, weekly, and as-needed reports for operations leadership
• Reconcile production transactions and inventory records to identify discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy
• Research production data variances, identify potential causes, and communicate findings to supervisors and other appropriate partners
• Prepare and distribute production recaps and operational reports to managers and supervisors
• Support inventory-control activities, cycle counts, audits, and other departmental functions
• Partner with production supervisors and other departments to resolve documentation, data, and inventory issues
• Assist production leadership with reporting requests, operational projects, and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Maintain organized and accurate records that support plant operations, audits, and business requirements
• Follow all safety, quality, food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support changing business and production needs

You may be a strong fit for this position if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers, reports, and detailed information
• Are comfortable using Excel and learning different business systems
• Can identify discrepancies and work through issues to find a resolution
• Stay organized while managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, production employees, and other departments
• Can work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team
• Have experience in manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, operations, production reporting, or administrative support

• High school diploma or GED required
• One to two years of operations, administrative, manufacturing, inventory, or other related experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Certification or licensure may be required during the course of employment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and spreadsheet functions
• SAP or other ERP-system experience preferred
• Intermediate data-entry and recordkeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to reconcile production transactions and inventory records accurately
• Ability to investigate data discrepancies and communicate findings clearly
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to follow established procedures and protect confidential business information
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including scanners, copiers, and printers
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

As a member of our team, you may be eligible for:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Seven paid holidays annually
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Paid uniforms
• Safety-toe shoes
• Prescription safety eyewear

Benefits are available following applicable eligibility requirements.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment requirements. These requirements may include a background check, employment and education verification, and a drug screen, as permitted by law.

Verification of eligibility to work in the United States is required. Dairy Farmers of America complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pre-employment screening and employment eligibility.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans