Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

General

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues
• Independently and safely perform repairs and routine maintenance on production equipment
• Strictly follow all proper maintenance procedures, GMPs, and safety requirements
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in all interactions, setting a standard of reliability and integrity for the team
• Complete assigned WO’s and PM’s by target date and with a high attention to detail
• Assist operators with operational duties or manual labor as needed
• Maintain a high standard for time management and productivity
• Determine parts needed for maintenance work and request the parts through the proper channels
• Clean and maintain plant areas as needed
• Daily maintenance checklist
• Perform handyman type jobs; e.g. plumbing, carpentry, painting, assembly, etc as needed
• Maintain documentation of work orders and maintenance activities
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies and parts
• Learn new processes and maintenance activities as new equipment comes online
• Assist in the installation and setup of new equipment
• Work together with operators to ensure a high level of safety and quality while conducting maintenance activities during operations
• Participate in equipment modifications and upgrades as needed
• Attend daily shift change meetings and pass along information in MS Teams updates
• Maintain a high standard for cleanliness and sanitation for personal and company tools, maintenance shop, and inventory areas
• Assist contractors as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Maintenance Technician

Engineer

• Supports management of CAPEX investments to meet the time, cost, and project goals
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Contribute to the development of user requirements for new equipment and modifications to existing equipment and systems from concept through supporting installation.
• Coordinate and manage line installments start-ups and decommissioning events.
• During operations and capital projects, the project engineer will work with stakeholders including third-party integrators, manufacturing, quality, and safety teams providing support for equipment and systems including on-the-floor troubleshooting of equipment.
• During the construction of future projects, responsibilities will include supporting project teams with developing scope and justification, design reviews, assistance in the preparation of specifications, execution, and evaluation of factory acceptance tests for utility equipment, assessment of spare part requirements, assistance in the generation of preventive maintenance activities, and walk down of equipment systems prior to handover review
• Addresses equipment issues identified by stakeholders; assesses production needs and opportunities; coordinates with internal groups and outside contractors; may assist, with manager oversight, the generation specifications for the procurement of equipment and instrumentation; installation modification of equipment and systems, reduces equipment downtime, develops and implements new capital project scopes, performs project management for non-capital modification projects, supports compliance efforts related to deviations, CAPA, change management and contamination investigations.
• In conjunction with the maintenance personnel and equipment vendors, develop Standard Operating Procedures for equipment operation and parameter settings including preventative maintenance, predictive analysis, and work order scheduling.
• Analyze workflows for productivity, review KPI monitoring systems for improvement.
• Maintain associated business costs and capital expenditures for quarterly reports.
• Responsible for the design, development, and execution of engineering projects, calculations, diagrams, technical reports, and regulatory documents under supervision of engineering management
• Other duties as assigned.

Project Engineer

Accounts Payable

• Executes and accurately completes in a timely manner the accounts payable cycle.
• Organizes, codes, vouchers, and pays the office’s vendor invoices.
• Effectively helps manage the cash by paying vendors on time, taking advantage of discounts where appropriate.
• Manages and coordinates the payment approval process with designated management.
• Runs/administers paper checks, ACHs, Wires where appropriate.
• Maintains a professional relationship with vendors.
• Provides data to a variety of internal/external customers on request.
• Manages AP mailboxes.
• Assists in preparation of monthly accruals & reconciliations to General Ledger.

Accounts Payable Administrator

Supply Chain

• The Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of raw materials, packaging, and production resources to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• This position is responsible for translating confirmed production needs into material requirements through MRP processes, creating and maintaining efficient weekly and daily production schedules, and aligning ingredient deliveries with manufacturing runs to minimize downtime, changeover waste, and scrap.
• By closely monitoring inventory levels, resolving supply disruptions with alternative sourcing or schedule adjustments, and maintaining full traceability for food-safety compliance, the role directly safeguards on-time production delivery while optimizing costs and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Through proactive coordination with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Procurement teams, this position serves as the key link between supply availability and manufacturing execution.
• It delivers timely reporting on material status and inventory health, escalates critical risks immediately, and contributes to continuous improvement by reviewing cycle counts and setting practical reorder points based on actual schedules.
• Ultimately, the Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler enables the company to meet customer demand reliably, reduce waste, and maintain a resilient supply chain that supports overall business growth and profitability.

Supply Chain Planner, Production Scheduler

Customer Support

• Coordinate activities within Customer Service and is responsible for on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, customer complaint resolution, system workflow, SAP data management, and process improvements.

Maintenance Technician

Project Engineer

Accounts Payable Administrator

Supply Chain Planner, Production Scheduler

Customer Service Representative