Operations Planner
SupportFinity™, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Description
At PURIS, we’re dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. 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 collaborate with 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 products are 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
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, and 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
Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck
Dental and vision coverage
Free digital health care for all employees
Life and short‑term disability insurance covered for you at 100%
Flexible health and dependent care spending accounts
PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan
80 hours of PTO accrued annually
8 paid holidays
Access to a variety of other free resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purisc 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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At PURIS, we’re dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. 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 collaborate with 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 products are 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
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, and 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
Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck
Dental and vision coverage
Free digital health care for all employees
Life and short‑term disability insurance covered for you at 100%
Flexible health and dependent care spending accounts
PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan
80 hours of PTO accrued annually
8 paid holidays
Access to a variety of other free resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purisc 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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