Production Support Specialist

Bunge • Destrehan, LA

2d

About The Position

The Production Support Specialist supports the local plant manager and team by coordinating, collecting, and reporting plant metrics and data to ensure data integrity. The role also provides support to the local management team and office support functions, helps maintain plant compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts focused on cost and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Versatility, flexibility, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a science or technical field.
• Exposure to enterprise business applications such as SAP-GTM, SAP, Business Warehouse, or comparable commodity or ERP systems.
• Experience with end-user tools such as MS Excel and Word; Lotus Notes experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report daily production, inventories, and the plant Daily Production Wire for the plant manager.
• Generate and report monthly KPRs and Scorecards.
• Ensure daily OPD production is reported accurately and promptly in SAP/BW through the MFBF process, and reconcile SAP/BW production reporting with plant records.
• Perform or review local controls for data accuracy, including daily inventories, commodity purchase controls, and product shipment record control.
• Coordinate and support submissions for plant licensing, such as NOPA weigh master licenses and Grain Handlers licenses.
• Assist local office support functions, including coordinating off-site training, supplies, and travel support.
• Provide office support through cross-training and vacation coverage.
• Coordinate documentation gathering for internal and external audits and SOX activities, primarily related to commercial activities.
• Ensure the plant complies with corporate policies and procedures.
• Pursue continuous improvement to optimize costs and efficiencies.
• Demonstrate Bunge North America's core values and guiding behaviors: Integrity, Openness and Trust, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year after one year of service.
• PTO based on professional work experience: 25 days for 0–9 years, 30 days for 10–19 years, and 35 days for 20 or more years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED