Job Description

Job Description

Alamance Foods offers exciting career opportunities from the plant floor to the corporate headquarters.  Our high-energy team welcomes you to apply on the job application online or in person at Plantation Drive in Burlington NC. We strive to maintain a culture of unique diversity and perpetuate work professionalism. 

Purpose Statement 

The manager's position is a key role for production success. The operations manager must learn to manage effectively to accomplish shared goals. 

Key Accountabilities/Outcomes 

• Must know how to oversee plant operations during their designated shift
• Constantly check the schedule for any updates or changes on the: expiration dates, item changes, materials needed, or new products. Ensure your line supervisors and plant supervisor have everything they need to set them up for success. 
• Complete the daily shift report
• Fill out any incident reports that may occur on your shift as well as providing transportation for any injured employee that may need medical attention
• Obtain mechanical knowledge of the equipment used on the line through hands on interaction
• Conduct disciplinarian meetings when necessary, including verbal warnings, written warnings and terminations
• Communicate with processing concerning cream shortages, delayed startups, batch sign offs and prolonged batch times
• Oversees production of the plant with special attention to daily attainment goals
• Assists training specialist in cross training personnel and the weekly training of new employees
• Displays competency in strategizing and problem-solving skills
• Attention to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) 
• Fill out timecard approvals daily in ADP
• Monitor gas delivery per the schedule sent out weekly
• Work with internal hiring and temp agencies for all your staffing needs
• Monitor cameras if necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or associate degree with 2 plus years of experience in similar field
• Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling and moving about the facility
• Works in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection
• Ability to complete reports and forms

Alamance Foods is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Alamance Foods. Please contact Alamance Foods Human Resources department if you need assistance completing this application or to others participate in the application process.