Freezer-pop and drink-mix manufacturer scaling production operations
Jel Sert is a family-owned food and beverage manufacturer operating across 11 manufacturing roles and active product development pipelines. The tech stack (QAD, Oracle, SAP, Paylocity, UKG, Salsify) reflects a traditional CPG supply-chain and HR infrastructure, while current projects around Salsify PIM/DAM implementation and new item setup process improvement signal operational modernization. Pain points cluster around inventory management, payroll processing friction, and speed-to-market — typical pressure points for mid-sized manufacturers scaling production.
Notable leadership hires: Lead
The Jel Sert Company manufactures and distributes freezer pops, drink mixes, and dessert mixes under brands including Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, and Flavor-Aid. Founded in 1926 and based in West Chicago, Illinois, the company operates as a family-owned business serving retail, foodservice, and club channels. With approximately 1,400 employees, Jel Sert manages a portfolio of product innovation, manufacturing, and distribution across the United States. The organization is actively hiring across manufacturing, marketing, and operations roles, with current initiatives focused on new product development, packaging modifications, and operational workflow improvements.
QAD, Oracle, SAP for enterprise resource planning; Paylocity and UKG for HR and payroll; Salsify for product information management; AWS for infrastructure; Microsoft Office suite for productivity.
Inventory shortages, payroll processing discrepancies, cost-reduction pressure on packaging, freight and carrier coordination, and speed-to-market improvements — reflected in active projects on process improvement and PIM system implementation.
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