Administrative Coordinator at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Pine Island, Minnesota

Job Description:

As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

Administrative Coordinator

Job duties will include but are not limited to the following:
*Primary Function:

Ø Provides Supervisory/Leadership support when needed.
Ø Providing support and guidance to all hourly employees in production, sanitation, quality, safety, and warehousing.
Ø Provide support through mechanical and process knowledge while driving continuous improvement initiatives
Ø Creates and edits Production schedule for hourly production workforce.
Ø Works closely with all members of management staff and corporate resources to ensure that the highest quality of finished product is produced within the scheduled timelines in a safe and efficient manner.
Ø Train and develop people in an active role. Make corrections as needed, coordinating with Production Supervisors and Trainers. Provide and gather input for performance reviews and actively coach/mentor employees to reach their optimum potential.
Ø Upholds and demonstrates the Land O'Lakes Core Values and Leadership Expectations.
Ø Assists with updating and maintaining training SOP's & OPL's

*Secondary Function:
Ø Effectively coordinates and utilizes available resources to formulate action plans for process and quality improvements, project implementations, cost reduction, etc.
Ø Conducts regular inspections and production audits; compiles required reports; supports plant quality, safety, sanitation, and MCP programs.
Ø Coordinates resources to assist in complying with regulatory issues including safety, GMP's, environmental sanitation.
Ø Provides employees with appropriate orientation and training so they can perform their assigned duties as efficiently as possible.
Ø Confers with management and production personnel on production problems and recommends changes to improve production and quality standards.
Ø Interacts with maintenance and contractors as needed on work orders and projects.
Ø Assists in the coordination activities for maintenance shutdowns for both LOL employees and contractors.
Ø All other duties as assigned or required.

*Safety Responsibility:
Ø Encourage safe work techniques for all employees and take corrective action as necessary to maintain safety compliance in the production factory.
Ø Follow plant safety rules and procedures and perform all duties safely to reduce the risk of injury.
Ø Ensure First Report of Injuries and Supervisor Accident Investigations are completed as required.
Ø Perform Safety Observations, Safety Menu Items and report findings as required.
Ø Complete annual safety refresher courses.

*Interpersonal / Organizational Responsibilities:
Ø Must be able to effectively lead employees in a positive manner.
Ø Must have skills to provide both written and verbal communication to effectively relay information.
Ø Must be able to develop written procedures, adding appropriate details so employees can follow.
Ø Must be able to multi-task and remain flexible enough to shift priorities as the need arises.
Ø Must be able to review schedules, plan, and schedule personnel to achieve results.
Ø Must be flexible and able to provide support to both day and night shift.
Ø Continue to develop yourself to grow your career, by attending seminars and other learning opportunities.

*Qualifications:
Ø Degree is preferred and 3+ years experience in food processing environment with progressive responsibilities; experience with Process Improvement, GMP's, HAACP, sanitation, and quality assurance highly preferred.
Ø Must have ability to communicate with a variety of people and negotiate priorities; demonstrated written communication skills; capacity for consistently meeting deadlines; ability to manage multiple projects; solid organization and detail orientation, excellent follow-through skills and
Ø Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and data entry are required.

Grade:

N12