WE ARE GROWING!Swedish Match North America LLC, develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market leading brands such as ZYN nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco products. Our vision is A world without cigarettes, and our mission is to provide adult consumers with alternatives that are enjoyable, but have a lower risk than smoking. We are one of the fastest growing consumer-packaged goods (CPG) producers and ZYN is the number one selling nicotine pouch in the US. In order to continually promote and create innovative products that support our vision we are currently seeking an Operations Control Specialist for the Owensboro, KY facility.This position will provide confidential administrative support to the Manager, Purchasing & Support Services and provide technical assistance to other key management personnel.OperationsLearn how to inventory (cycle count)Learn manufacturing - rotation in each manufacturing area, able to explain variancesMS DAX basic functions5S improvementsCompile statistical and other required reportsPerform data entry and tracking of operational and process improvement involvementAssist with duties and activities relating to ISO, QMS and EMS complianceDevelop and maintain SOP'sProcurementDevelop understanding of Direct Material Process (DMP) - OWEDMP - PackagingMonthly forecastsWeekly release processDMP - IngredientsMRP processZYN ingredientsDevelop understanding of Indirect Material Process (IMP) - OWECapEx order process, MRO order process and bid processLogisticsAssist with inventory activities (i.e. cycle counting/verifying counts, investigating inventory issues, month end)Assist with filing and researching information on Claims / POD'sAX implementation to process claimsData Entry Logistics- DynamicsBusiness ControlAssist with month end closeAssist w/ Sales and Use Tax reportingQuality AssuranceServe as an internal auditor and perform internal QMS and EMS auditsTrain with QA Technicians to develop understanding of OPQR processServe as possible backup QA Tech when permanent personnel are out of officeAssist in daily departmental responsibilities and duties assigned by Quality Assurance ManagerHuman ResourcesAssist with coordinating employee activities, (i.e. employee meetings/meals/off site activities)Assist with other HR functions as needed, (i.e. preparing employee new hires and benefits open enrollment packages)Assist with mailroom functions and record retention as neededEducation: Bachelor's degree preferred with concentration in Business Administration, Business Management or Accounting.Experience: Three to five years of administrative and/or operations experience preferred.Skill: Must possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to meet and interact with both internal and external customers. Excellent computer, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills are required. Must be able to exercise initiative and make sound decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Must be able to successfully complete multiple concurrent tasks with strong attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality.Specialized Knowledge: Proficient in using Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables/look up tables/formulas), Power Point, and Manufacturing software.Other: Must be willing to work in a tobacco environment.Benefits for New Hires:We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:
- Swedish Match offers competitive salaries
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire
- Matching 401(k) with profit sharing
- 3 weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays, 3 personal holidays, and a vacation purchase option
- Paid Bonding Leave; this benefit is in addition to short-term disability benefits, if applicable
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet