Production Reconciliation Specialist

Monday-Friday schedule

The base rate for this position starts at $21.70

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever.  We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.  IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Production Reconciliation Specialist ensures the absolute accuracy of manufacturing data within our ERP systems. This role bridges the gap between physical shop floor operations and digital inventory records. The role reconciles material consumption and ensures manufacturing orders are structurally complete and accurately finalized. This position is vital to maintaining inventory precision, accurate operational costing, and seamless supply chain workflows.

ERP systems: TrakSYS Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Sequel (SQL), and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

How You Will Make an Impact

• Batch Reconciliation: Audit batch records in D365 production journals to verify correct raw material consumption and finished goods output.
• Order Closure: Ensure all manufacturing orders are fully processed, balanced, and financially "ended" within the D365 Production Control module.
• Data Auditing: Identify, investigate, and correct discrepancies between ERP systems before final inventory posting.
• Collaboration:
• Work with the cross functional team during investigations to provide traceability records for consumed ingredients.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as needed to support the 24/7 operation.

• Process Enforcement:           
• Work closely with end users to improve the accuracy and timeliness of journal postings.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain ERP training material for end users.
• Work with projects that may change the scope of our ERP systems to understand and revise training material for end users.

What You Will Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in data integrity, production control, order management, or inventory reconciliation within a manufacturing environment.
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience navigating and executing workflows within MES, SQL, and D365.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical mindset with an exceptional eye for detail and data patterns.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively problem solve variances with end users.
• Software Competency: Proficient in Microsoft Products.

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position.  A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.