Buying Point Manager

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Memphis, TX.

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 Buying Point Manager directs daily site operations to safely and efficiently receive, clean, dry, grade, store, and ship peanuts. This role hires and supervises staff, ensures equipment reliability, maintains rigorous grading and documentation for traceability and payment, and serves as the primary liaison to growers for scheduling and feedback. The manager tracks inventory and logistics, coordinates trucking and loading to the Portales sheller, plans facility maintenance, and reports operational results to the Southwest Procurement Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations Management
• Supervise daily operations at the buying point.
• Ensure equipment (e.g., dryers, conveyors, scales) is operating efficiently.
• Oversee unloading, cleaning, drying, grading, and storage of peanuts.
• Staff Supervision
• Hire, train, and manage seasonal and full-time staff.
• Assign duties and monitor work performance and safety compliance.
• Grading and Quality Control
• Verify that peanuts meet quality standards before acceptance.
• Maintain proper documentation and logs for traceability.
• Farmer Relations
• Serve as the primary contact for growers.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and provide timely feedback on peanut grades and payments.
• Inventory and Record Keeping
• Track peanut volume received, processed, and shipped.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance, reporting, and payment purposes.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete (e.g., weight tickets, grading reports).
• Safety and Compliance
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Logistics and Shipping
• Coordinate the movement of peanuts to sheller in Portales.
• Manage trucking schedules and loading operations.
• Maintenance
• Plan and oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Reporting and Communication
• Report operational data to Southwest Procurement Manager.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in agricultural operations, warehouse/plant management, or commodity handling.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required, ideally in a seasonal/labor-intensive environment.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory management, and shipping processes.
• Computer literacy for recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, food safety, and agricultural industry regulations.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends during peak harvest seasons.
• Team player
• Able to work well with others and individually.

Work Environment

• On-site at a peanut buying point (warehouse/yard) with exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, variable temperatures, and outdoor conditions; PPE required (e.g., hearing/eye protection, respirator as needed).
• Extended/irregular hours during harvest and peak intake periods (including evenings/weekends), with frequent time on the floor supervising operations and coordinating loads.
• Regular standing/walking; climbing ladders and stairs; bending, stooping, and reaching; occasionally lifting/moving up to ~50 lbs; ability to work at heights and around conveyors, dryers, and trucks.

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