**Brand:** Bob Evans Farms **Categories:** Operations Production **Locations:** Hillsdale, Michigan **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Remote Eligible:** No **Req ID:** 28223 **Job Description** **Business Unit Overview** For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio. In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing. Responsibilities This position is responsible for performing a variety of functions in the manufacturing of processed meat and sausage products. Accountabilities Create and file purchase orders, bills of lading, paid invoices, production documents, and employee and visitor badges Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public General knowledge of computer skills, Word and Excel; Lotus Notes: Ability to calculate yields, productivity and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions Understands ordering of supplies based on future needs Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Prioritizes food quality and maintains food safety, through the vigilant application and monitoring of company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Ensures that supplies are correct and available for each production runs Act as the face of the organization regarding front office duties – as applicable (checking in visitors, answering phones, etc.) Create daily reports, cycle counts, and assist with developing batch sheets for production cycles utilizing several different software and reporting bodies, including the USDA, Post, vendors and recruiting firms Pick up and distribute inbound and outgoing mail, packages, and other related orders Drives continuous improvement efforts in their area of responsibility, utilizing lean tools to eliminate waste in process, time and materials Ensures accurate record keeping of all production information in order to drive accurate capturing of production data Follows all SQF principles pertinent to the position as specified by the SQF Practitioner. Knowledge You will partner with business leaders to assist with the daily operations that fall under the scope of production, purchasing, and other areas as required. You will be a presence that acts as the face of the company with all employees, candidates, external vendors, contractors, and related stakeholders. You will act as a positive force to assist with daily duties and act as a driver for company policies. As a key position in the organization, you will be expected to assist all managers, supervisors and employees with all requirements as needed. You will be expected to communicate, execute, and deliver required duties to all applicable stakeholders. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Ability to communicate problems or issues to leadership to address concerns of product waste, quality or employee safety Qualifications Education/Experience Basic math skills, with the ability to read and write Community College, High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Four or more years manufacturing experience preferred Prior experience in an administrative role or related duties Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Oracle, etc. Strong interpersonal skills QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will routinely be working within an office environment. However, there will be an occasional need where exposure to the cold, wet and/or humid conditions will arise. BEF foods, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status. Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)