Production Controller – Ventura Foods

Title of the Job: Production Controller

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: Afternoons
Work Designation: Onsite
Employment Status:Position Summary:This position is responsible to research and resolve daily production variances to maintain accurate production reporting. Monitors production floor to ensure inventory transactions are performed accurately and timely. Provide feedback and coaching to production department on transactional processes.Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible to research and resolve daily production variances to maintain accurate production reporting. Monitors production floor to ensure inventory transactions are performed accurately and timely.
• Within JDE, troubleshoot WIP and supply detail information on variances to the Manufacturing Accountant and Inventory Control Supervisor. This involves understanding the manufacturing accounting along with being able to review batch sheets, inventory transactions and product set up.
• Perform daily reconciliation of Lost Raw location and perform PRD counts. Asist with cycle counts and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Generate the Active LP in Production Report and resolve any inventory that may not have a “put away” location.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.
• Responsible for the accurate reporting of production variances and resolving production work order issues.
• Problem solving, and a take charge approach are necessary for timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain successful relationships with all departments.
• Reconcile continuous worksheet. Review and verify automated system completions and issued material are against work orders are correct.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Reach or Cherry Picker Forklift license is required.
• Associate’s degree in business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer skills are required with JDE experience preferred.
• Strong Analytical Skills must be able to drill down on a problem and determine root cause.
• Detail oriented with good reasoning ability in making sound business decisions.
• Must have full knowledge of the manufacturing side of JDE and product set up.
• Must be able to work independently and have excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written is required. Must know when to escalate a problem to the proper level of supervision.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Must be able to solve Intermediate mathematical equations.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world’s most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits.
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• College Assistance Program

Physical Demands:
Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.Work Environment:
In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards.Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Company Name: Ventura Foods

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