Specifications Coordinator

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

As a member of the Specifications Department, the Specifications Coordinator will create and update specifications and related documents for new and existing products for Perdue facilities and co-packers. Enter SAP data in Optiva which will be uploaded to the material master in SAP for new and/or revised products.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

In accordance with QIP, utilizing Optiva, ensure all products have written requirements.

Gather information for revisions and new specifications, initiate approval process, and provide access to specifications to appropriate associates in a timely and organized manner.

Gather information for revisions and new specifications, initiate approval process, and provide access to copies of specifications to appropriate associates in a timely and organized manner.

Must be able to keep several different projects open and managed to meet Marketing, Sales, and Production deadlines.

Must be able to prioritize project work and negotiate deadlines based on importance of project, i.e. new product introduction, cost saving measure, quality improvement.

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of associates.

Completed projects must be communicated to Production, Supply Planning, Distribution, Accounting, Marketing, Research & Development, Corporate Purchasing, and Sales associates.

Ensure that all products are set up in the Specifications Department document management system (Optiva).

Ensure that all products are accurately maintained on the Company Intranet and provide support to on-line users of the system. Update specification master files with current specifications, previous revisions, and all correspondence related to the product so as to establish an archive of product information. Establish and maintain product information in the material master of SAP. Establish and maintain information in product code master list.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma, some college preferred.

Experience Requirements

2 -4 years of related experience.

Strong communication, organization, math, reading and writing skills.

Technical education required for the use of various computer programs, computer experienced.

Knowledge of Optiva or other PLM software preferred.

Familiar with Outlook and Excel applications. Familiar with SAP.

One to two years of exposure to various Company products and plant processes required.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.

May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.

May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.

May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.