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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Food & Beverage Manufacturing (Bakery).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Production Operations Analyst — Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Production Operations Analyst in Yalesville, CT to support production planning, inventory control, and reporting in a fast-growing food & beverage manufacturing (bakery) environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a detail-oriented, systems-minded candidate who wants to become the in-house expert on BatchMaster (MRP/ERP), use AI tools to simplify reporting, and grow into production planning and supply chain analytics.

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What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day BatchMaster MRP activities as the primary system user and internal point of contact.
• Create, schedule, release, and close production batches and work orders in BatchMaster aligned with the daily production plan.
• Record production output, ingredient consumption, yields, and waste accurately and on time.
• Process inventory transactions including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and shipments to stores.
• Maintain master data (items, formulas/recipes, bills of material, units of measure, vendor records) with Senior Manager oversight.
• Reconcile system inventory to physical counts; support cycle counts and month-end inventory close; research and resolve variances.
• Maintain lot tracking and traceability records to meet food safety standards and recall readiness.
• Troubleshoot user issues, liaise with BatchMaster support, and escalate system problems as needed.
• Create and maintain BatchMaster SOPs and job aids; train production team members on system processes.
• Support rollout, testing, and configuration changes for BatchMaster as business needs evolve.
• Assist with the daily reorder process: review inventory levels, usage, open orders, and forecasts to recommend order quantities.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders based on approved par levels and reorder points; confirm acknowledgments and delivery dates.
• Track open purchase orders, follow up on late/short/incorrect deliveries, and communicate impacts to production and store teams.
• Maintain par levels, reorder points, vendor lead times, and minimum order quantities as volumes and store counts change.
• Match receipts to purchase orders and support invoice reconciliation with Accounting.
• Produce daily and weekly reports on production output, inventory on hand, usage, yield, waste, and order status.
• Build and maintain trackers, spreadsheets, and dashboards (Excel/Google Sheets); use AI tools to simplify reporting and provide actionable, real-time insights.
• Analyze trends in usage, yield, and waste to identify cost-saving and accuracy improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Warehouse & Logistics, Store Operations, Culinary, and Finance to keep information flowing and orders on track.
• Document processes and recommend improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, analytics, or a related field preferred — or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years’ experience in production planning, inventory control, purchasing, supply chain, or data analysis; food & beverage manufacturing, commissary, bakery, or QSR experience is a plus.
• Comfortable building simple AI interfaces and using AI-assisted tools for analysis and reporting.
• Experience with an ERP, MRP, or inventory management system (BatchMaster, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) is a plus and a strong interest in becoming the in-house BatchMaster expert.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Analytical mindset: able to spot trends, identify discrepancies, and translate data into clear recommendations.
• Strong organization and time-management skills to meet recurring daily deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem solver with curiosity and persistence to find root causes of inventory and system issues.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams and vendors.
• Learning agility and eagerness to grow in production planning and supply chain analytics.
• Passion for operations, emerging brands, and quality in a manufacturing/food environment.

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer workstation.
• Regular walking of production and warehouse areas, including cold storage environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally (ingredient cases, supplies, inventory counts).
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and via digital channels.
• Minimal travel required; occasional visits to production facilities, vendors, or stores.
• Work environment is a mix of office and production; early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required to support production schedules, inventory counts, or month-end close.

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Additional Notes

• This role will evolve as business needs change; duties may be added or removed at the discretion of Confidential Client.
• Confidential Client uses E-Verify to confirm U.S. employment eligibility.
• This posting follows applicable U.S. federal and state hiring laws for roles listed in Yalesville, CT.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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