Description

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future.

The Operations Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating the full scope of third-party manufacturing activities across PURIS companies. The role ensures external manufacturing partners are aligned to approved plans so product is produced, documented, shipped, and inventoried accurately and on time.

This position manages day-to-day interactions with external manufacturers across extrusion, dry blending, down-packing, rebagging, protein processing, spray drying, and related operations. The Operations Planner brings structure, follow-through, and operational clarity to active production while ensuring specifications, schedules, and documentation are executed as intended.

The role serves as the operational point person connecting Sales, Supply Chain, FSQR, Finance, Logistics, and external manufacturers to keep supply moving with minimal disruption.

Pay Rate/Range: $50,000 - $80,000

Pay Frequency: Biweekly

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Work Location: Minneapolis, MN

Travel: <10% (Minimal)

The compensation for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

3rd-Party Manufacturing Execution (Primary Accountability)

Execute approved production plans at all external manufacturing partners
Act as the day-to-day operational contact for co-manufacturers during active production
Confirm production schedules, batch sizes, yields, and run readiness
Coordinate execution across manufacturing types, including:
Extrusion
Dry blending
Down-packing / rebagging
Protein processing
Spray drying
Related toll-manufacturing operations

Ingredient, Material & Inventory Coordination

Plan and coordinate delivery of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to 3rd-party sites
Ensure materials align with approved BOMs and specifications
Track material consumption, yields, and finished goods quantities
Coordinate inventory movements, transfers, and reconciliations
Support inventory accuracy across external warehouses and manufacturing locations

Production Documentation & Paperwork

Ensure all required production documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time, including:
Batch records
COAs (as applicable)
Production reports
Shipping and receiving documentation
Partner with FSQR to ensure documentation meets release requirements
Maintain organized records in approved PURIS systems

Communication & Issue Management

Provide clear, timely production updates to internal and external stakeholders
Flag execution issues, delays, or discrepancies immediately
Coordinate resolution of execution-level issues (shortages, scheduling changes, paperwork gaps)
Escalate risks appropriately when cost, quality, or customer delivery may be impacted

Logistics & Invoicing Support

Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics related to external manufacturing
Confirm shipment timing, quantities, and destinations
Review co-manufacturer invoices for accuracy against POs, run data, and agreements
Flag discrepancies to Finance for resolution

What Success Looks Like in This Role

External manufacturing runs feel predictable and controlled
Internal teams have confidence that production is being actively managed
Documentation, inventory, and invoicing issues are caught early—not after the fact
Problems are surfaced quickly with proposed paths forward
The business can scale external manufacturing without increasing chaos

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Food Science, or related field OR equivalent practical experience
2–4 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain execution
Experience working with external manufacturers, co-packers, or toll processors preferred

Skills & Capabilities:

Strong organizational and follow-through skills
High attention to detail in documentation, quantities, and timing
Ability to manage multiple active production timelines simultaneously
Clear, professional communication with internal teams and external partners
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, execution-heavy environments
Working knowledge of BOMs, production runs, and inventory flows

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal. Join us, and experience the benefits designed with you in mind!

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet.

Why Work with Us?

Career Growth: PURIS offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ample opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

Innovative Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art engineering and cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to innovation means you'll be part of a forward-thinking team constantly pushing the boundaries of the plant-based food industry.

Strong Values: We uphold integrity and a global vision for the future. Our company culture is built on collaboration, excellence, and a shared commitment to our mission of creating a better food system. This commitment extends to fostering a workplace where safety is paramount in every operation.

Commitment to Sustainability: At PURIS, we are deeply dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Our manufacturing processes are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote regenerative agriculture. By joining our team, you'll contribute to a company that values sustainability and is committed to making a positive impact on the planet.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of PURIS.

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