Food Production and Supply Coordinator

Thomas Lane

  • Twinsburg, Ohio
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    This exempt, professional role is a great fit for someone with experience in food operations, purchasing or inventory management, vendor coordination, and team leadership who wants stability, ownership, and predictable hours. You’ll play a key role in daily food production while independently managing purchasing, supply coordination, labeling accuracy, and overseeing morning operations across multiple food programs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTwinsburg, Ohio

    Description

    Food Production and Supply Coordinator

    $55,000 – $65,000/year | Weekly Pay | No Weekends
    Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting at 5:30 AM (approx. 8-hour workday)
    Location: Twinsburg, OH

    Innovation Foods is hiring a Food Production and Supply Coordinator for a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with afternoons and weekends off. This exempt, professional role is a great fit for someone with experience in food operations, purchasing or inventory management, vendor coordination, and team leadership who wants stability, ownership, and predictable hours.

    You’ll play a key role in daily food production while independently managing purchasing, supply coordination, labeling accuracy, and overseeing morning operations across multiple food programs.

    Why This Role Stands Out

    No weekends
    • Afternoons typically free
    • Predictable Monday–Friday schedule
    • Weekly pay
    • Food operations leadership role with structure, stability, and ownership

    What You’ll Do

    • Oversee daily production startup and ensure operations are ready to run smoothly
    • Coordinate and direct production staff during the morning shift
    • Manage food and packaging purchasing, including vendor coordination, inventory planning, substitutions, and cost control
    • Place and manage purchase orders and proactively prevent shortages
    • Work with vendors on pricing, availability, and lead times
    • Ensure all products are accurately labeled (ingredients, allergens, nutrition, dates, traceability)
    • Support USDA program compliance and audit readiness

    Who This Role Is a Good Fit For

    • Experience supporting food production, kitchens, or food service operations
    • Experience managing ordering, purchasing, inventory, or supply coordination
    • Supervising staff or overseeing daily workflows
    • Working with vendors, suppliers, or distributors
    • Operating in fast-paced environments where timing and accuracy matter

    What We’re Looking For

    • Experience in food operations, food service, manufacturing, or similar environments
    • Supervisory or management experience in an operational setting
    • Purchasing, procurement, or inventory management experience
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to make sound decisions and manage priorities independently
    • Comfortable starting the workday at 5:30 AM
    • USDA meal program experience (NSLP, CACFP) a plus, not required

    Compensation & Schedule

    • $55,000 – $65,000 salaried (exempt)
    • Paid weekly
    • Monday–Friday only
    • 8-hour workday expectation; end time may vary based on operational needs

    Keywords: food operations, purchasing, procurement, buyer, supply chain, inventory management, vendor management, food production, supervisory experience, USDA, labeling compliance

     

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