Packaging Materials Admin

Packaging Materials Admin

Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Dairy Done Right.” As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better .

About you:

What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.

What you will do:

The Packaging Materials Administrator plans and coordinates the packaging components required to support Tillamook and production partners’ operations; verifies receipt of materials from suppliers; coordinates sale or transfer and shipment of materials to partners; utilizes ERP, inventory reports and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to ensure short- and long-term production needs are supported; prepares for and attends scheduling, product lifecycle planning and packaging supplier meetings; prepares purchase orders for submission to suppliers. Performs reporting and administrative tasks in support of purchasing department as needed.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Utilizes ERP and planning software(s) to plan and coordinate materials required to support production. Provides suppliers with long- and short-term projections, orders and releases.
• Reviews partner packaging inventory reports and provides materials necessary to support forecasted production plans.
• Attendance at production scheduling, product life-cycle planning and department meetings.
• Supports packaging design transitions (new product development, discontinuation, redesigns) by gathering and analyzing inventory and demand to avoid obsolescence.
• Administrative support for purchasing department.
• Creates and executes purchase orders and packaging materials shipments in ERP.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicate effectively.
• Utilize a computer with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. SharePoint experience is a plus.
• Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and have good time management skills to meet strict deadlines under pressure.

Skills you’ll need:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma is required. An associate degree is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field is a plus.

Experience with inventory control, understanding of Manufacturing Planning Cycle and using ERP system (MS Navision –NAV experience preferred).

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We believe in offering extremely high-level, comprehensive benefit programs to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers .

Fulltime position; Wage is DOE

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

TCCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that abides by federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin; or their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. Moreover, TCCA abides by federal and state laws requiring TCCA to make affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.