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This position partners closely with production, purchasing, warehouse, and project teams to balance demand, improve efficiency, resolve operational challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nPlan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery targets.\n\nCreate and manage production orders, projects, BOMs, and routings.\n\nPrepare and distribute production documentation, including drawings, schematics, and work instructions.\n\nProcure materials and tooling needed to support manufacturing and assembly operations.\n\nCollaborate with production, purchasing, warehouse, and project teams to resolve technical and operational issues.\n\nEstimate labor hours, material costs, and resource requirements for production activities.\n\nMaintain and update technical documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing data.\n\nManage returned or defective materials and support waste reduction efforts.\n\nIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.\n\nDevelop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support operational planning and decision-making\n\nRequirements\nRequirements\nAssociate’s degree in a technical discipline with equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or production support.\n\n3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, mechanical design, or production engineering environment is preferred.\n\nExperience working with ERP systems SAP and production planning tools such as Rob-Ex.\n\nProficiency with 3D CAD programs as e.g. SolidEdge or E-Plan is an advantage\n\nWe offer\nPaid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued\n\nPaid Holidays effective date of hire\n\nMedical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire\n\nDental care\n\nVision care\n\n100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance\n\nAdditional voluntary life insurance option\n\n100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability\n\n50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)\n\n401K plan available with Company contribution\n\nAbout Voortman\nJoin Voortman\nAs part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees worldwide, Voortman offers the opportunity to collaborate across international teams, gain exposure to global expertise, and build a career within a well-established and innovative leader in the steel processing industry.\nHaving recently moved into our new, state-of-the-art production facility and offices, Voortman is entering an exciting new phase of growth in the United States. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across North America, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering even greater value to our customers. As we scale our operations, we are rapidly growing our team and actively seeking talented, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. This is a unique opportunity to join Voortman at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations.\nBe part of our next chapter. 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