Raw Material Scheduler, Potato

McCain Foods USA • Burley, ID

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About The Position

Through effective communication skills, the Raw Material Scheduler help build strong strategic partnerships with the farming community and production team, fostering growth throughout the industry. We are currently looking for a Raw Material Scheduler, Potato. The Raw Material Scheduler, Potato, will be responsible for ensuring that potatoes are delivered to the factory with the right quality and volume to match the finished quality of the production schedule. The Scheduler will meticulously analyze raw material quality data along with finished product requirements and be the interface between the plant operations and growers to achieve fit for purpose raw delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant working experience, preferably within agricultural, manufacturing or supply chain.
• Interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop and nurture strong cross-functional and departmental relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Experience in managing logistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal & written.
• Proven achievement in prior employment.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the daily supply of raw material aligned with facility need by matching raw material requirements to the production schedule.
• Ensure all potato quality and food safety data systems are accurate and effective (GX Core, RQI and Visits App .…)
• Meet regularly with the Production department to review short- and long-term factory raw quality needs.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with local growers.
• Ensure food safety policies are followed and records are in place prior to and during raw receipt.
• Perform audits on payment inspection records for accuracy.
• Supervise scale operations staff members.
• Support raw product handlers and raw transfers/transloading.
• Primary contact with raw product Transportation Company.
• Help create initiatives that optimize raw material value, operational efficiency and consumer winning quality.
• Ability to work flexible hours periodically when abnormal situations arise.
• Deliver on KPI’s which align to the regional Agriculture Strategy.
• Minimize finished product quality holds and plant downtime due to raw material issues.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with local growers and production department.

Benefits

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support including medical, family and bereavement
• Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees