Fleischmann

Group Purchasing Lead (Lasalle - Quebec)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:49:00 GMT

AB Mauri Fleischmann's is seeking a Global Purchasing Lead for our LaSalle manufacturing site in Canada. The position will lead the procurement initiatives for the LaSalle manufacturing site to support the overall North American procurement goals and objectives for AB Mauri.

Position Responsibilities include:
Procurement
•Ensures the supply of raw materials and packaging to support all production. Takes ownership of the process. Analyze production forecasts and develop supply plan. Manage forecast changes effectively with suppliers and production. Proactively engage all stakeholders for comprehensive data. Effectively document decision rationale.
•Responsible to source chemicals and direct materials within assigned categories of spend authority, including developing sourcing strategy, and competitive bid or negotiation strategies as appropriate for approval by Corporate prior to execution. Prepares contracts and works with Corporate and legal resources as needed to finalize contracts with suppliers.
•Responsible to source indirect parts, supplies, and services (MRO) in support of the plant operations. Ensures that the competitive bid process is followed when sourcing materials and services within assigned spend limit. Retain all proposals for easy review. Utilize all ISO procedures and documents. Analyze proposals and make recommendations to plant management and corporate purchasing based on supplier capabilities, price, financial stability and other supply benefits. Document decision logic for same.
•Develops annual Strategic Sourcing Plan for chemicals and direct materials within assigned categories of spend and for indirect goods and services with $10K annual spend or more.
•Issue Purchase Orders and Releases on standardized FY template.
•Proactively and aggressively expedite all raw materials and packaging for production.
•Effectively, proactively communicates to all stakeholders any purchasing or supply issues. Develops and executes contingency supply plans.
•Maintain and communicate supplier report cards per ISO procedure. Establish root cause and corrective actions on supply/quality issues with suppliers. Document and communicate effectively to FY team.
•Develop cost savings projects on raw materials, packaging and services. Clearly document savings and report status monthly to corporate purchasing.
•Leads work process improvement projects as needed to streamline purchasing processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness of purchases.
•Thoughtful, effective and proactive communication to all external and internal stakeholders on all purchasing related issues. Participate in FY/ACH planning team process.
• Work closely with Corporate Purchasing and suppliers to ensure maximum working capitol/inventory turns. Develop and implement an obsolete inventory plan.
• Provide a weekly purchasing activity report to Corporate P

Staff Accountant (Memphis - TN)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:18:00 GMT

AB Mauri Fleischmann's is currently recruiting to fill it's Staff Accountant position located in our Memphis, TN manufacturing facility to assist with the financial activities at the plant level and generate relevant operational/ financial information while complying with ABF group policy.

Responsibilities include:
Planning
•Assist in completion of annual operating budget by established deadlines and in detail sufficient to assist in analysis.
•Assist in completion of forecasts as required.

Reporting
•Provide accurate financial information for and assist in the completion of month end package, forecasts and other plant operating reports completed within established deadlines.

Analysis
•Provide balance sheet account analysis on a monthly basis.
•Analyze variances which are material from established standards on a monthly basis.
•Participate and assist with cost savings analysis.

Control/Compliance
•Perform financial and administrative functions in accordance with group policy and accounting standards.

Financial Services
•Update and maintain capital appropriations report monthly.
•Process accounts payable as needed.
•Process hourly payroll according to established guidelines.
•Review processed shop floor data entry.
•Perform Inventory adjustments as needed to maintain lot control and tracking.

Customer Service
•Respond to internal inquiries within one day or an established mutually agreed deadline.

Process Improvement
•Use database technology to identify and implement process improvements with goal of joining various existing databases and minimizing/eliminating double data entry to dual systems.
•Manage implementation of new systems, as identified within the organization.

Human Resources
•Comply with HR policies and procedures.
•Comply with relevant employment laws.

Other
•Other duties as assigned.

Supply Chain Manager (Boyceville - WI)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT

OHLY Americas, an ABF Ingredients Company, supplier of a wide range of yeast-based flavors, yeast extracts and specialty powders is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager. The position will be based at our Boyceville, WI facility.

This position directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment and supplies in the organization. Some responsibilities and expectations of this position include:

*Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery

*Logistics of Boyceville location- shipping, receiving and freight inbound and outbound

*Responsible for raw material inventories

*Recruits and maintains suppliers, ensuring they meet Ohly company standards

*Responsible for continuous cost reduction by ensuring competitive purchase price

*Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production plans that maximize plant utilization and minimize cost, inventory requirements and finished goods outages

IT Project Manager (Saint Louis - MO)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:51:00 GMT

The Information Technology Project Manager is responsible for managing and developing multiple complex application projects to successful completion. Additional responsibilities include the creation, dissemination, and maintenance of project management standards and methodologies. This is a contract-to-hire position.

·Responsible for defining, planning, and executing multiple complex projects, actively participating in all phases of the project life-cycle, including the creation of the business case.

·Identifies and organizes the required manpower resources for the project, including assigning and communicating team responsibilities.

·Leads the project team with a clear focus on project improvement as part of the project life cycle.

·Effectively estimates costs, timelines, and resource requirements for the successful delivery of projects to an agreed scope.

·Ensures that realistic project plans are prepared, including recommendations on alternate options.

·Tracks all activities against the plan, monitors costs, timelines and resources used, and takes action where deviations occur.

·Provides regular timely reporting to project team members, IT leadership, and internal customers.

·Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project including a clear escalation mechanism designed to resolve problems before their impact endangers project success.

·Effectively manages change control procedures to gain agreement from project sponsors and to review impact of proposed changes on the Business Case.

·Drives engagement with all business partners and stakeholders and ensures commitment towards individual and group responsibilities.

·Works with development team colleagues to create, maintain, and continuously improve development best practices.

·Evaluates and recommends project management tools and resources.

Bakery Applications Technician (Other)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Position Summary: We are seeking a bakery technician who is an exceptional communicator with high levels of drive and enthusiasm, who possesses a constant record of achievement and wants to be part of a dynamic team. The Bakery Applications Technician will report to the VP Applications & Technical Support and will work closely with our Technical Support Team and New Product Development and Sales groups. The individual will assist in growing and developing our business through building relationships with customers and providing them with technical support services. Key Responsibilities: �Establish and develop successful business relationships with the operations executives of current and future targeted customers. �Provide superior technical support as required in the promotion of sales initiatives. �Troubleshoot quality issues and deliver least cost solutions to customers. �Provide regular follow-up and complete performance reviews with customers. �Provide clear, accurate and prompt customer visit reports that meet company guidelines and satisfy customer expectations. �Work with Sales in achieving volume and financial targets. �Work with New Product Development in identifying need for and application of new products. �Identify and communicate opportunities in the market which may result in increased business. �Significant travel within North America is required.