This position will be based at our Peanut Processors location in Elizabethtown, NC.
The Company
Peanut Processors along with 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.
Shift type: 3rd – 11:00PM – 7:00AM
Job Purpose
The Production Supervisor at our PPE location will be involved in the manufacture of consumer-packaged goods. The Supervisor provides a critical position in the manufacturing quality and safety for producing our products. This position must be aware of the risks involved in maintaining our product quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, all receiving, and shipments are properly inspected, and all documentation is correct and accurate. The Supervisor is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. This position will report to the Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with our team members in being committed to delivering the best possible product to our customers.
- Supervise up to 25 employees per shift to ensure that all daily operations of the plant run smoothly.
- Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize
- productivity.
- Work in conjunction with the manager for scheduling of production
- Assign personnel accordingly to meet production goals
- Maintain working knowledge of machine capabilities
- Delivers or coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff.
- Work with maintenance to keep equipment running at its peak efficiency
- Recommend improvements in machinery, equipment, or manufacturing methods
- Oversee compliance with all food safety regulations and employee safety requirements
- Provide employee training based on job requirements
- Conduct monthly inventory
- Oversee cleaning in accordance with the cleaning and sanitation schedules
- Inspect forklift drivers
- Report safety problems to management
- Duty to report illness or bodily fluid contamination that could impact manufacturing safety
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- Awareness in role to ensure we meet SQF and other regulatory requirements
Education and/or Experience
- Associate degree preferred
- 3+ years of supervision/management experience
- Food production experience
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software.
- Preferred understanding on company policies, practices, & procedures
- Mechanical knowledge is essential
- Team Player
- Work well individually and with others
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Forklift certification would be a plus
Work Environment
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
- Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
- 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
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 OR www.meherrinag.com