Swedish Match North America LLC, develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market leading brands such as ZYN nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco products. Our vision is “A world without cigarettes,” and our mission is to provide adult consumers with alternatives that are enjoyable, but have a lower risk than smoking. We are one of the fastest growing consumer-packaged goods (CPG) producers and ZYN is the number one selling nicotine pouch in the US. In order to continually promote and create innovative products that support our vision we are currently seeking an Operations Control Specialist for the Owensboro, KY facility.

This position will provide confidential administrative support to the Manager, Purchasing & Support Services and provide technical assistance to other key management personnel.

Operations

Learn how to inventory (cycle count)
Learn manufacturing – rotation in each manufacturing area, able to explain variances
MS DAX basic functions
5S improvements
Compile statistical and other required reports
Perform data entry and tracking of operational and process improvement involvement
Assist with duties and activities relating to ISO, QMS and EMS compliance
Develop and maintain SOP’s

Procurement

Develop understanding of Direct Material Process (DMP) – OWE
DMP – Packaging
Monthly forecasts
Weekly release process
DMP – Ingredients
MRP process
ZYN ingredients
Develop understanding of Indirect Material Process (IMP) – OWE
CapEx order process, MRO order process and bid process

Logistics

Assist with inventory activities (i.e. cycle counting/verifying counts, investigating inventory issues, month end)
Assist with filing and researching information on Claims / POD’s
AX implementation to process claims
Data Entry Logistics- Dynamics

Business Control

Assist with month end close
Assist w/ Sales and Use Tax reporting

Quality Assurance

Serve as an internal auditor and perform internal QMS and EMS audits
Train with QA Technicians to develop understanding of OPQR process
Serve as possible backup QA Tech when permanent personnel are out of office
Assist in daily departmental responsibilities and duties assigned by Quality Assurance Manager

Human Resources

Assist with coordinating employee activities, (i.e. employee meetings/meals/off site activities)
Assist with other HR functions as needed, (i.e. preparing employee new hires and benefits open enrollment packages)
Assist with mailroom functions and record retention as needed

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred with concentration in Business Administration, Business Management or Accounting.

Experience: Three to five years of administrative and/or operations experience preferred.

Skill: Must possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to meet and interact with both internal and external customers. Excellent computer, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills are required. Must be able to exercise initiative and make sound decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Must be able to successfully complete multiple concurrent tasks with strong attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality.

Specialized Knowledge: Proficient in using Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables/look up tables/formulas), Power Point, and Manufacturing software.

Other: Must be willing to work in a tobacco environment.

Benefits for New Hires:

Swedish Match offers competitive salaries, flexible benefits program, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, paid bonding leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, matching 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays...and more!

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet