At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates. The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Planning Coordinator to support production planning, inventory control, and administrative functions at our Clara City, MN facility. This role works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Quality, and other teams to ensure accurate scheduling, inventory integrity, and timely order fulfillment.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8: 00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m.
Pay: $25–$28 per hour (DOE)

Essential Functions:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate and schedule production activities to meet customer delivery requirements while considering material availability, lead times, line capacity, staffing, and allergen clean requirements.
• Post and maintain weekly production schedules for all production areas; revise schedules as needed to address material shortages, order changes, or downtime.
• Coordinate release, scheduling, and completion of work orders in System 21.
• Oversee production paperwork distribution, post-production packet review, sample bookings, and work order completion.
• Manage production and blending schedules to ensure product availability and optimize throughput.

Inventory Management & Control

• Monitor and evaluate inventory levels, product flow, and system accuracy; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Manage daily, period-end, and physical inventory reconciliations in System 21.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, cost variances, and system inaccuracies (BOMs, run rates, pallet data, etc.).
• Manage cycle counts and assist with year-end physical inventory.
• Process inventory adjustments as needed.
• Manage rework, residual, excess, and aged inventory.
• Maintain floor stock of finished goods for designated customers.

Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement performance metrics for inventory, information flow, and production efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate production data entry and reporting.
• Create and manage distribution orders for shipments to and from sister plants.
• Serve as point of contact for IT; assist with equipment tracking and training.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate daily with Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain, Production, and QA teams.
• Coordinate raw material and packaging availability with Supply Chain.
• Allocate outgoing shipments and assist QA with documentation and labeling timelines.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to impacted teams.

Administrative & Office Support

• Answer and direct incoming calls; greet and assist visitors.
• Coordinate visitor notifications, safety equipment distribution, and employment application processes.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, correspondence, presentations, office supply management, shipping preparation, and local errands.
• Assist as backup for other office staff as needed.
• Support independent auditors and special projects as assigned.

Food Safety

• Actively follow and promote food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness or injury.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with audits and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Positions Requirements:

• Experience with ERP systems (System 21 preferred)
• Production planning or scheduling experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

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