Operations Support - TruRoots Company

TruRoots was created with a clear vision...to nourish our families, community, and planet from root to fruit. Grounded in our unmistakable legacy of passion, integrity, and quality-you-can-taste, TruRoots Company is committed to producing delicious products that nourish from farm to fridge! We continue to give back to the planet through sustainable practices, including waste reduction, water conservation, renewable electricity, and a Zero Waste to landfill facility.

Our family of brands includes R.W. Knudsen Family, a pioneer since 1961 in fruit & vegetable juices, setting the gold standard for quality, innovation, and taste; TruRoots organic grain-based foods; and Santa Cruz Organic sauces and beverages sustainably sourced since the 1970s.

Why TruRoots Company?

• Excellent Culture
• NO WEEKENDS! 
• Stability - rooted in the community for over 40 years and continuing to grow. The average employee tenure is seven years.
• Conveniently located in Havre de Grace right off Pulaski Highway
  
• Very generous benefits package

The Operations Support position is responsible for plantwide indirect material purchasing process, capital purchasing process, and next day production reporting. This position also creates purchase orders, manages invoicing & vendors/suppliers; provides administrative support to the Operations, Technical Training, and Maintenance Managers; and serves as the receptionist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with vendors regarding orders.

• Create purchase orders in ERP software.

• Resolve purchase order and invoice issues.

• Prepare daily production reports to include production rate, process reliability, run time efficiency, and document down time from the prior day.

• Responsible for purchasing, reconciling, and maintaining all supplies and materials for the facility to include office supplies, sundries, safety equipment, maintenance parts, and general supplies.
• Maintain inventory records of all equipment, supplies, and materials for the maintenance department.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in preparing team schedule, tracking PMs, and tracking MAFs (work orders). 
• General receptionist duties

Requirements

• High School / GED Required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 1 to 3 years administrative experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP type software.
• Analytical, strong attention to detail, and strong organization skills.
• Ability to work independently including using diplomacy, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, solve problems, and handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, and written).
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate both internally and externally.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Able to sit and perform repetitive motions approximately 90% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TruRoots Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.