The Company
Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.
Job Purpose
The Production Supervisor of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. This person provides a critical position in Hampton Farms’ food quality and safety for producing our peanut products. The Supervisor is aware of the risks involved with regard to maintaining Hampton Farms’ quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, proper inspection of all receiving and shipments, and all correct and accurate documentation. The Supervisor is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required.
Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Responsibilities
- Monitor products that are running during each shift
- Sign and verify all products with quality supervisor and/or manager
- Monitor paperwork by Operators (quality documents, metal detector sheets, roasting peanuts report, and weight check sheets)
- Monitor incoming products such as raw peanuts, packaging materials, and ingredients
- Help Quality Manager and Supervisor monitor HACCP, SQF requirements, operating procedures
- Food Safety Sanitation.
- Determine if a product needs to be put on hold – document when a product goes on hold or if a product is reworked.
- Help with internal audits (SQF, Food Defense, Chemical Audits, GMP audits)
- Occasionally provide and coordinate plant tours with customers and/or visitors
- Maintain awareness of warehouse programs (shipping, receiving, and storage)
- Assist QA manager when requested to
- Understands and adheres to GMP policy and all quality policies and procedures
- Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the managers (Even if the task does not pertain to their position).
- Open and flexible to occasional fluctuating/flexing hours based on business need and customer order shipment scheduling
- Committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision, and values
Supervisory
- Supervise assigned shift employees to ensure all operations of the plant run smoothly
- Handle any employee issues, discrepancies, or misconduct among employees on your shift
- Monitor attendance of each employee on your shift to adhere to the Attendance & Point System Policy (Work with the administrative supervisor in entering points for each employee based on tardiness, too early, call-ins, etc.)
- Issue reprimands to employees when needed by holding employees accountable for mistakes and not adhering to the company or plant policies
- May be asked to assist in interviewing potential new hires
Sanitation
- Maintain visual pre-operational sanitation inspections prior to beginning of the day’s production after clean break to ensure food safety
- Follow sanitation schedule for weekends and/or any other scheduled times
- Clean work area and prepare for next shift
Safety
- Actively comply and ensure employee compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Engage with other employees in setting high safety awareness standards
- Include safety emphasis in all employee meetings
- Wear proper PPE at all times
Required Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
- Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and summarize issues
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential material
- Ability to participate in Food and Safety audits if needed
- GMP Training (new hire and annual)
- SOP’s for Receiving Program, Shipping Program, and Storage Program (packing supplies, inventory control, stock rotation, raw materials, and finished product)
- General knowledge of SSOP’s for all quality assurance areas and pieces of production
- Plant inspection program and pre-operational inspection programs
- Knowledge of HACCP, SQF Edition 7.2 requirements
- Data entry skills to produce reports, build files, label printing, trend analysis and trend analysis reports
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED); required
- Experience with food manufacturing principles and implementation; desired
- 3-5 years’ production manufacturing experience; desired
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Ability to receive certification or Food Safety & Sanitation courses
- Ability to receive certification of HACCP & advanced HACCP courses
- Ability to complete courses for SQF practitioner
Measures for Success
- 100% correct orders – orders fulfilled accurately and timely
- Daily production goals achieved based on customer’s specs and orders
- Weekly poundage goals achieved based on customer orders
- Worked with team members maintaining daily sanitation by cleaning work area at the end of shift
Work Environment
- Combination of manufacturing environment 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.
Job Physical Demands
- Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
- Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs. for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
- Climbing: ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
- Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Competencies
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability– Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Quality– Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Communications– Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.
Reasoning Ability – 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.
Exceptional Interpersonal skills
Team player
Treats everyone with respect and dignity
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Teladoc
- 401K Match
- Paid Vacation and Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
Core Values “Equip”
Environment – we will promote a work environment that encourages and nourishes creativity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect with our customers, vendors and each other. We are responsible to care for God’s creation by treating the natural environment with proper caution and wisdom.
Quality – all our products and services must reflect quality (creativity and care). We must constantly find ways to improve our products and services to meet our customer’s needs and exceed their expectations.
Understanding – we understand that the pressures facing our employees and their families are never ending. Everyone has family outside of their “work family”, and we encourage them to set proper priorities in their lives. We will seek to find ways to promote a family friendly workplace.
Integrity – honesty and truth are absolutes in the way we conduct business with our customers, vendors, and employees. Ultimately, God is the source of truth and our actions should reflect such integrity.
People – our people are the greatest asset, which is not reflected on our balance sheet. They drive the health of our financial results. We are striving to find people who are passionate about our Company, and find their place in the company where they can grow, flourish, and excel.
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com
