Production Manager
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Production Manager

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