Blend Master

SUMMARY

Ensure appropriate formulation, compliance with specifications, maintenance of prescribed inventory levels, and to ensure that the shipping schedule is met.

• Conducts necessary planning activities to ensure orders can be filled in a timely manner.
• Monitors inventory levels. Coordinates production scheduling with Production Manager. Requests domestic and import material for order fulfillment as needed.
• Maintains the interdepartmental blending spreadsheet. Coordinates blending and grinding schedule with Warehouse Manager.
• Formulate gelatin blends according to customer and company specifications, using knowledge of the products and good judgment to ensure that successful blends are achieved.
• Maintain accurate inventory records relative to quantity, quality, type and location. Prepares inventory reports for management on a monthly/weekly basis.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Assists with quality department functions as requested.
• Follows all food safety procedures and practices to promote our food safety culture.
• Assists in blend realization activities (completion of paperwork, label printing and so forth).
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2-year Associate Degree or 4 year Bachelor's degree from college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Well organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Solid communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated; self-starter; customer friendly personality.
• Works well with all levels of the corporation.
• Prior experience in production/inventory control.
• Production planning experience.

Physical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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