Manager – Careers Hampton Farms

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Franklin, VA.

The Company

Hampton Farms, headquartered in Severn, NC, is the leading roaster of in-shell peanuts in the U.S. Founded after WWII by Garland Dallas Barnes and his father, the company emphasizes quality through vertical integration. Now led by G. Dallas Barnes, Hampton Farms continues to grow while adhering to principles of honesty, integrity, and community involvement. They focus on sustainability and producing high-quality nut products, maintaining strong relationships with farmers and promoting a family-friendly work environment.

Pay Range: $95,000 – $125,000 per year

Purpose

To have an overall understanding of material and ingredient needs to ensure uninterrupted production through the facility. This position will report to the Plant Manager and will ensure product is produced efficiently at optimal cost and with the highest level of quality. Our new Production Manager will find a steady stream of process improvements to balance increasing plant efficiency while maintaining product quality and food safety standards. The company offers a full benefit plan along with company and individual bonus programs.

Essential Duties and Description:

Manage all aspects of Production including four Shift Supervisors
Support a companywide commitment to manufacture safe, quality, food and a plant wide commitment to safety. This position includes a heavy involvement in Customer, SQF and Organic Audits.
Engage and encourage employees across all departments and levels in the company to improve their individual performance and to grow their careers within the company.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and budgeting. Shows proactivity in looking for cost savings opportunities in order to meet individual and plant goals.

Skills and Competencies:

Bachelor’s Degree and/or related Production Management experience
Minimum of three years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment or five years of leadership experience in other manufacturing environments
Experience in Lean, TPM, Continuous Improvement and Change Management Programs.
Show a history of documented leadership skills and exceptional problem-solving skills.
High energy person who is willing to put in whatever hours are necessary to get the job done
A strong belief in developing the skills of all employees and mentoring future leaders.
A degree in food science or background in quality (PCQI Certified) is a bonus.
Well versed in Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.

Job Physical Demands:

The job requires standing continuously for long periods, lifting up to 55 lbs, climbing ladders and stairs, stooping, crouching, reaching, and handling objects. It also involves hearing and depth perception, as well as distinguishing colors.

Work Environment:

Combination of office and manufacturing environments along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Benefits

Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP) ~ Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave ~ Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Core Values “Equip” Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

Application Process

This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com

Overview
The Production Manager will be responsible for the for the day-to-day operations of the raw department. Key areas of responsibility include planning and directing the daily operations, ensuring priorities and protocols are achieved, while managing people, cost effectiveness, quality, accuracy, and safety to all performance standards.

Pay Range: $75,000 – $100,000 per year

Responsibilities
· Lead, motivate, and supervise production staff, providing guidance, coaching, and training as necessary.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

· Coordinate with the materials management team to ensure the timely receipt and availability of raw materials for production.

· Monitor production processes to identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and ensure smooth operations.

· Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, efficiency, quality and safety.

· Drive initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.

· Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

· Responsible for quick and timely feedback to Plant Manager on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost and safety, and managing the correction of areas which are out of acceptable parameters.

· Participate in department meetings in the planning process, along with the testing and development of techniques/processes.

· Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources for action.

· Review and enforce the Company’s food safety, quality and regulatory standards.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Works evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications
– Proven experience working in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a managerial role
– Strong mechanical knowledge to oversee assembly line processes
– Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and operating machinery
– Ability to fabricate and assemble products according to specifications
– Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management
– Experience working in a factory setting with knowledge of production equipment
– Forklift certification is a plus but not required
– Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for long hours, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. All employees must wear ear protection at all times while in the plant.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. RRNC is an At-Will Employer.