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.
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