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Aspire Bakeries · 1 month ago

Analyst, Bakery Planning/Scheduling & Training

Alsip, IL, US, 60803

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company specializing in frozen baked goods. The Bakery Analyst plays a dual role in managing production planning and scheduling while also serving as the primary training coordinator for the facility, ensuring smooth operations and workforce development.

Food Production

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules in collaboration with customer services and warehouse teams

Utilize SAP/ERP/MRP systems to plan orders, manage supply, and maintain accurate production data

Monitor inventory levels and adjust production plans to ensure material availability

Communicate three-week rolling forecasts to suppliers and coordinate timely receipt of materials

Create process orders and manage new product start-ups

Control ingredient and packaging usage to minimize waste and production issues

Participate in product recall processes and trace exercises

Manage Alchemy training system for the bakery, ensuring data integrity and completion tracking

Serve as point of contact for all training initiatives, including corporate programs

Ensure all training materials are current and accessible

Track associate skills development, training attendance, and program outcomes

Verify training completion for all employees, new hires, and temporary workers

Monitor training application to job performance and collaborate with managers on improvement plans

Proactively identify opportunities to enhance training effectiveness

Qualification

Production planningSchedulingSAPERP/MRP systemsMS OfficeLogistics knowledgeQuality processes knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills