Food Safety – Quality Assurance Manager

Job description:

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.

Overview:

Food Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for implementing and managing the facilities food safety programs. They abide by regulatory authority, SQF, and company policies. They do so by training and hiring staff, and implementing policies, strategies, and methodology testing.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the quality control aspects of raw materials and finished products
  • Prepares reports on each test preformed for measuring quality, quantity, and composition
  • Computes formulas, percentages or production specific factors using chemical and mathematical procedures
  • Assist in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards
  • Sample and identify, if any, bacterial or non-desirable excess material
  • Prepare graphs, charts, and reports from test results
  • Responsible for maintaining the long-term continuity of production and service quality
  • Completes tests required for food product packaging
  • Keep records of all tests that have been carried out
  • Perform quality control analysis including tests and inspections of products and processes
  • Maintain the corporate quality manual and quality records
  • Review and report the principle causes of quality loss and non-conformance
  • Ensure all check sheets are correctly completed, and all non-compliance found have had the correct action taken and signed off
  • Arrange, coordinate, and participate in external and internal quality audits
  • Work and Coordinate pickups and testing with third part lab
  • Train, and hire quality assurance team members

Essential Duties and Description: include the following though other duties may be assigned:

  • Knowledge of company GMPs
  • SOP’s for all quality assurance functions
  • General knowledge of SSOP’s for all quality assurance areas and pieces of production equipment
  • Plant Inspection Program and Pre-operational Inspection Program
  • Warehouse Programs (Shipping, Receiving, and Storage)
  • Knowledge of HACCP, SQF Edition 7.2 requirements
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Certified in Food Safety & Sanitation
  • Certified HACCP & advanced HACCP course/HACCP Coordinator
  • SQF practitioner
  • Internal Auditor Certified
  • Trained in Food Defense
  • Knowledge of Microbiology Testing
  • Knowledge of Loblaw Customer Requirements
  • Monitor what products are running during each shift
  • Schedule HACCP Team Meetings & Food Safety Team Meetings
  • Monitor completed work required paperwork by QA Techs, for example: QA documents, metal detector sheets, roasting peanuts report, and weight check sheets
  • Collect samples for lab and for micro samples and be able to document. Send out samples for testing with proper paperwork
  • QA Manager to monitor HACCP, SQF requirements, operating procedures and Food Safety Sanitation
  • Be able to determine if a product needs to be put on hold and document when product goes on hold or if product is reworked
  • Maintain visual pre-operational sanitation inspections prior to beginning of the day’s production after clean break to ensure food safety
  • Monitor Environmental Program
  • Data entry skills to produce reports, build files, label printing, trend analysis and trend analysis reports
  • Assist Floor Supervisors with any task that needs to be done
  • Monitor grocery Store complaints and assist with corrective action programs
  • Complete Customer Vendor Forms with requested SQF documentation
  • Help with internal audits, ie: SQF, Food Defense, Chemical Audits, GMP audits
  • Monitor incoming products, insure they are being inspected
  • Validate Pre-Requisite Programs for SQF and HACCP
  • Keep Grocery Store Websites updated on ICIX, ITQ, ASPARGIO with documentation and pictures of products. ie; Loblaw, Walmart, Darden, etc.
  • Manage Pest Control Program
  • Monitor QA equipment and calibration schedules
  • Monitor PM’s and order parts for sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers
  • Communicate with sales for specifications for new products & existing products
  • Involved with external audits such as SQF, Kosher, customer audits, etc.
  • Responsibility for Traceability for Picking Tables findings
  • Monitor Raw Line Micro testing & Sanitation
  • Work with Customer Relations for customer complaint responses

Skills and Competencies:

· Based on job performance, has required skills and knowledge to complete the responsibilities of his / her role.

· Demonstrates a good understanding of workplace policies and rules, customer’s requests, and production/business needs.

· Understands the origin and purpose behind company policies, procedures and practices.

  • Acts in accordance with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Must possess good communication skills, written and oral.
  • Participates in GMP Training, annual or as assigned.
  • Understands HACCP Standards and SQF requirements.
  • Participates in safety inspections and adheres to safety policies and rules.
  • Ability to appropriately handle and maintain confidential material.

Measures for Success:

· 100 % correct orders, orders fulfilled accurately and timely.

· Maintaining quality service by following organization standards.

· Work with team members maintaining daily sanitation by cleaning work area at end of shift.

Quality Assurance:

  • Know and enforce GMP policy and all Quality policies and procedures.
  • Assist in disposition of non-conforming product to aid in eliminating waste.
  • Communicate daily with Quality Division to ensure customer specifications are being met.

Corporate Compliance

  • Maintain strict adherence to all corporate policies and procedures as defined by Meherrin guidelines.

· Ensure that all employees, upon first day of employment, complete Meherrin Safety & Personal Protective Equipment Training, & New Employee Orientation

General Expected Behaviors

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

· Responds to challenges by providing solutions

· Makes timely, well-considered decisions based on current data available

· Supports the team by offering to help with unexpected work as needed

Safety:

· Actively follows and ensures all company policies and procedures.

· Engages other employees in setting high safety awareness standards.

· Include safety emphasis in all employee meetings.

· Wears proper PPE at all times

Work Ethic:

· Dependable and punctual to ensure company and workplace goals.

· Treats everyone with respect and dignity.

· Responds to challenges with a sense of urgency, informing other team members as required and acting accordingly.

· Actively assesses information and identifies issues as necessary or required to ensure a friendly workplace.

· Aligns and allocates appropriate functional resources to accomplish company goals.

Communication:

· Strong written and verbal skills.

· Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.

· Identifies barriers to communication and strategies to eliminate them.

· Able to communicate in a clear and understanding manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Production Supervisor (5PM – 5AM)

Job description:

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

Production Lead (5PM – 5AM)

Job description:

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

Night Shift: 5 PM – 5 AM

Starting Pay: Base pay of $28.00 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential

Job Purpose

The Shift Lead of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The Lead provides a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut products, being a producer of peanut products, the Lead is aware of risks involved with regard to maintaining Hampton Farms quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, all receiving and shipments are properly inspected, and all documentation is correct and accurate. The Lead is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead 10-20 employees per shift to ensure that all daily operations of the plant run smoothly
  • Assist with handling 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.
  • Monitor what products are running during each shift
  • Sign and verify all 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.
  • Be able to utilize NetSuite to assist with tracking and monitoring inventory within the production processes.
  • Help Quality Manager and Supervisor monitor HACCP, SQF requirements, operating procedures and Food Safety Sanitation.
  • Be able to determine if a product needs to be put on hold and document when product goes on hold or if product is reworked.
  • Maintain visual pre-operational sanitation inspections prior to beginning of the day’s production after clean break to ensure food safety.
  • Data entry skills to produce reports, build files, label printing, trend analysis and trend analysis reports.
  • Follow sanitation schedule for weekends and/or any other scheduled times
  • Help with internal audits (SQF, Food Defense, Chemical Audits, GMP audits).
  • Lift bags and/or boxes weighing as much as 50lbs.
  • Stand on their feet for multiple hours.
  • Travel up and down stairs and crossovers.
  • Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the supervisors/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.

Education and/or Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation.
  • 2+ years of production manufacturing experience.
  • 1+ years of supervisor/management experience preferred.
  • Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues.
  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential material.

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: Occasionally need to lift up to 50 lbs
  • 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
  • Continuous Learning
  • Job Knowledge
  • Use of Technology
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Dependability
  • Quality
  • Communications
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Exceptional Interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Treats everyone with respect and dignity

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