Koch Foods

Manage and improve supplier quality and performance through data analysis, specifications, and audits. | Bachelor's in Business or related field, 7+ years in distribution operations, knowledge of USDA guidelines, management skills, willingness to travel. | • Assess through data the enterprise-wide supply chain category priorities for supplier quality improvement, • Review/revise/develop raw materials specifications. • Develop supplier qualification system. • Develop daily measures for suppliers to include hourly integrated system checks, data-sharing, email photographs, etc. • Develop strategies for sourcing, qualifying and on-boarding potential new suppliers. • Develop monthly key supplier scorecards. • Organize, prioritize and lead team of supplier auditors. • Prepare and report monthly data and highlights with improvement action plans. • Review all Koch Foods plants internal data on processing specs inspection, customer complaints and utilize data for supplier scorecards and continuous improvement plans. • Qualify and disqualify suppliers based on contractual performance. • Assist in the development of possible supplier performance incentives. • All other relevant duties to the job. • Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain or other relevant field of study required. • Excellent organizational skills. • Strong knowledge of USDA regulatory guidelines required. • 7+ years management skills in distribution operations required. • Willingness to travel.

Assist with safety tasks, maintain safety records, conduct training, and support incident investigations. | Some college or technical training, proficiency with computers and software, and good communication skills. | • Responsible for daily tasks associated with the safety department. • Responsible for maintaining DOT files, safety logs and training files. • Schedule and provide training as needed. • Assist with safety training for new hires. • Maintain and update all SDS books and chemical lists. • Assist in incident investigations, as well as inspections. • Provide leadership and direction regarding safety policies and procedures. • All other relevant duties to the job. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Technically proficient with technology and usage of computers and software. • Some college or technical training preferred.

Support daily maintenance operations and oversee Supervisors and Technicians ensuring compliance and equipment reliability. | High school diploma, 3+ years supervisory experience, 4+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing, leadership and organizational skills required. | • Responsible for supporting daily maintenance operations, and providing oversight for Supervisors and Technicians. • Ensure compliance with SOPs, HACCP, HAZMAT. • Ensure maintenance and repairs meet Company, state and federal policies and procedures. • Work with supervisors to maximize equipment reliability while minimizing costs. • All other relevant duties to the job. • High School Diploma required. • 3+ years supervisory experience required. • 4+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required. • Excellent leadership skills with ability to provide positive reinforcement. • Excellent organization skills.

Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move palletized products while maintaining safety and inventory accuracy. | Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment with knowledge of safety rules and inventory procedures. | • Operate various lift trucks; loading and unloading palletized product, and moving product within the facility. • Transport material and equipment according to production and shipping schedules. • Unload and load trailers and straight trucks. • Stack product in storage bays, following inventory control instructions. • Ensure secure loads, complying with Company safety rules and regulations. • Complete Daily Operator's Checklist for lift trucks. • Inspect finished goods prior to loading for shipment, ensuring pallets and packaging are in excellent condition. • Use RF guns to scan inventory, receive materials, update inventory, and scan and verify orders. • Maintain cleanliness and order within dock, freezer and storage zones. • All other relevant duties as assigned. • Forklift Operator experience required. • Knowledge of and ability to operate forklift, and other material handling equipment.

Perform daily maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. | Requires manufacturing equipment repair experience, mechanical diagnostics skills, and knowledge of conveyor repairs and sprocket installation. | • Work with a team to ensure equipment is operational. • Perform daily preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment. • Record and document maintenance performed. • Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop. • Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures. • Assist to ensure adherance to all company, state and federal regulations. • All other relevant duties to the job. • Manufacturing equipment repair experience required. • Ability to replace basic component parts on equipment. • Mechanical diagnostics and repair experience. • Knowledge of wire belt and plastic conveyor repairs, and sprocket alignment and installation.