Job Summary:

This role is responsible for ensuring that expenses, variances, production and inventory transactions are reported accurately for their plant.  Income Statements and Balance sheets need to be reviewed and managed properly and with integrity.  They need to be able to work closely with management to accurately provide explanations for variances while maintaining independence and ensure proper accounting guidelines are followed.  Reporting properly, accurately, and timely to both finance and operations leadership is a key requirement.    Must have an understanding of the full accounting and production cycle.  The Plant leadership team will rely on this role as a key business partner to the operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Monthly accounting for inventory accounts – closing of WIP accounts, recording inventory revaluation by SKU for current period, reviewing related liabilities for any adjustments.
• Review of all Income Statement accounts to ensure recording of expenses are in correct period and account.
• Prepare all necessary accruals or pre-paid entries specific to the plant(s).
• Reconcile all account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts monthly related to plant(s).
• Prepare monthly financial results reporting as required by finance managers and operations leadership.
• File all necessary government reports monthly (MA, PMMB, etc.) accounting for all inflows and outflows of raw product leading to timely payments of the correct amounts.
• Lead budget process and work with cost center owners to provide explanations for any changes from prior periods.
• Prepare annual cost model for each budget and forecast, work with plant to adjust assumptions as necessary to prepare analysis of changes.
• Adjust cost models for new product lines / product runs in the plant and understand production flow / changes needed are accounted for correctly.
• Able to perform cost studies and review alternative formulations and ingredient substitutions.
• Review production order variances and work with operations to provide documented variance reporting.
• Able to work on projects that involve finance support in the areas of operations related to assigned plant(s), include fixed cost analysis, productivity studies, mix reporting, etc.+
• Able to report Ad hoc as needed.

Education and Experience:   

• Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with an understanding of general ledger, account geography, account reconciliations, GAAP and audit reporting requirements.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Skills and Competencies: 

• SAP or similar ERP experience required.
• Ability to create ad hoc queries in databases.
• Understands full accounting / production cycle.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Looks for ways to improve reporting.
• Excel “power user”.
• Must be organized with the ability to prioritize meeting multiple deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills to work with various departments within the organization.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to present data as needed.

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The pay range for this position is  -  

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

Job Summary:

The Operations Supervisor will provide a high level of leadership to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Operations Supervisor does this by providing direction and support necessary to achieve corporate goals in the production department on their assigned shift. The Operations Supervisor is also responsible for training, developing, and coaching employees to meet goals and objectives. The Operations Supervisor completes these functions in the support HP Hood’s operations and the manufacture of dairy and dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership necessary for achieving plant and corporate goals in the area of Production, Safety, Quality, Employee Relations, Performance, and Cost for their assigned shift.
• Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, execution of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources on their assigned shift.
• Supports employees by coaching, mentoring and assisting in resolving mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities.
• Responsible for leading a culture of continuous improvement in all areas while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Responsible for the enforcement of GMP’s and ensures strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant Policies, rules, and regulations on their assigned shift and administers coaching and corrective action as necessary.
• Responsible for validating the proper training and development of employees and ensuring that they comply with all SOP’s on their assigned shift.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, safety, and working conditions on their assigned shift.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality by managing job tasks and ensuring work areas are   sanitary and that biosecurity measures are administered on their assigned shift.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment including but not limited to maintaining the open-door program and resolving simple to moderate workplace concerns.
• Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments.
• Interviews and hires for assigned areas of responsibility and provides employee coaching, corrective action, development plans and resolves employee issues.
• Responsible for employee scheduling on their assigned shift and ensures that proper labor scheduling is utilized to meet budgeted and forecasted objectives.
• Ensure Safety Compliance and Accident Investigated are conducted and retrains are issued in timely manner.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
• Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
• Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
• Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
• Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
• Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

 Performance Standards:

• Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
• Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
• Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
• Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
• Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Requires 5:00pm-5:00am, D-Shift, additional hours based on business need.

Environmental Concerns:

• Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
• May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
• May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

 Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

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Job Summary:

The Palletizer Operator is responsible to safely and efficiently package quality products in a manner that is consistent with HP Hood LLC standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to operating and cleaning the Palletizer and Stretch wrapper equipment.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with SOP’s, policies and procedures.
• Work in safe manner, in compliance with Federal, State and company GMP’s, SOP’s and administrative policies.
• Submit work orders and maintain equipment.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following all policies and procedures.
• Maintain communication with other plant team members.
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies
• Responsible for general plant cleanliness with the expectation of being inspection ready 24/7.
• All other assignments given by Supervision.

 Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional interpersonal; and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, installation of equipment, systems and utilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands the functionality of equipment.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, basic AC&DC theory, and power distribution.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment.
• Understands boiler operations and can troubleshoot problems related to steam generation.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
• Ability to use hand tools including, lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, calibration equipment, etc. to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
• Understands operational urgency and supports production needs.
• Communicates to Maintenance and/or Plant Manager any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards.
• Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators.
• Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
• Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.

Education and Experience:  

• GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Experience within PLC’s and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.

Skills and Competencies:

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Ability to successfully multi - task
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Job Summary:

The Entry Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Entry Operator does this by providing assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead. The Entry Operator also begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines. The Entry Operator also covers breaks and lunches as assigned by their supervisor. The Entry Operator completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy and non-dairy related products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where laborers and operators can assist in resolving concerns.
• Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Provides assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.
• Cover’s breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
• Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
• Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
• Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices
• Communicates effectively between shifts and other department

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional interpersonal; and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.

Physical Requirements:

•  Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
•  Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

Job Summary:

The Filler Operator is responsible to safely and efficiently package quality products in a manner that is consistent with HP Hood LLC standards.

Shift: Set 2 week schedule with 3 day weekend off every other week. Alternating 3 or 4 day work weeks.12 Hour Shift Beginning at 6:00pm PM EST or 12 Hour Shift Beginning at 6:00pm AM EST.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to operating and cleaning filling equipment.
• Daily operation of multiple high speed filling machines in a production setting to include the startup, shutdown, and sanitation of all related equipment according to Standard operating Procedures.
• Work in safe manner, in compliance with Federal, State and company GMP’s, SOP’s and administrative policies.
• Submit work orders and maintain equipment.
• Consistently meet production quotas.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following all policies and procedures.
• Maintain communication with other plant team members.
• Perform downstream operations in accordance with SOP’s, policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies
• Responsible for general plant cleanliness with the expectation of being inspection ready 24/7.
• All other assignments given by Supervision.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional interpersonal; and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

Essential Functions:

• Systems: this position is responsible for obtaining an operational level of understanding and technical ability on:
  • Steam and Condensate
  • Refrigeration / HVAC
  • Water supply (soft, domestic, etc.)
  • House air systems
  • Fire systems
  • Building structural
• Ensure thorough routine inspections and checks are completed on all system components. Ensure any discrepancies are appropriately addressed and documented.
• Monitor and maintain boiler chemistry.
• Consistent documentation of work completed via MP2 work order system.
• Effectively communicate systems status to co-workers and supervisors via supplied tools (logs, MP2, email).
• Maintain good housekeeping and orderliness of assigned areas.
• Show appropriate urgency in addressing equipment breakdowns. Efficiently use troubleshooting skills to resolve issues quickly.  Pursue long term resolution to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper procedures are used in the operation of equipment. Assist in the development and improvement of SOP’s.  Ensure PSM policies are adhered to.
• Must be a fully qualified member of the Hazmat response team.
• Attend Daily Shift Meetings.
• Perform assigned duties following "GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES".
• Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.

Education and Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
• Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Excellent Troubleshoot Experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours).
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: Long periods.
• Bending: Frequently.
• Twisting of Spine: Frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently distance.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

Special Requirements:

• Follow specified assigned area roles and responsibility; as it applies.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for safely and efficiently handling quality products in a manner consistent with HP Hood LLC Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe efficient manner.
• Operate a forklift and battery charger in a safe manner.
• Utilize inventory management system efficiently and accurately.
• Manifest loads correctly.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Work in safe manner, in compliance with Federal, State and company GMP’s, SOP’s and adhering to administrative policies.
• Submit work orders and maintain equipment.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following all policies and procedures.
• Maintain communication with other plant team members.
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies
• Responsible for general plant cleanliness with the expectation of being inspection ready 24/7.
• All other assignments given by Supervision.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills; Experience with barcode scanners.
• Experience working with powered industrial trucks.
• Warehouse experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

Skills and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment; Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Planner is responsible for completing assigned Warehouse duties to ensure customer, team members, and vendor satisfaction. The Warehouse Planner does this by effectively handling all duties related to the planning and communication of incoming and outgoing product loads and the order and movement of trailers in the warehouse yard. The Warehouse Worker also provides assistance and support to all areas in the Warehouse as assigned by supervisor/lead. The Warehouse Worker completes these functions in the support of the warehouse and distribution of dairy related products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of warehouse/distribution, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Effectively handling all duties related to the planning and communication of incoming and outgoing product loads and the order and movement of trailers in the warehouse yard.
• Utilizes inventory management system efficiently and accurately.
• Bands and shrink wraps pallets to ensure skid integrity is maintained during transit.
• Reads load tags and verifies quantity for skids and loads and unloads trailers in a safe efficient manner.
• Inspects and operates material handling equipment: Stretch wrap machines, forklift, VNA, reach trucks and hand trucks; Change batteries in a safe manner.
• Cover's breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
• Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
• Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
• Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.
• Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
• Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
• Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when their a business need).
• Knowledge of Company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
• Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.

Skills and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional interpersonal; and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, installation of equipment, troubleshooting of electrical and electronics systems and upgrades to existing controls and instrumentation systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding of industrial 3-phase motor control circuits
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, AC&DC theory, and power distribution.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment to make timely repairs
• Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
• Understands operational urgency and supports production needs.
• Communicates with Maintenance Supervision/Management any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards.
• Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators.
• Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
• Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Ability to learn Allen Bradley Logix, Factory Talk and Metrics suites for troubleshooting purposes.
• Ability to learn Siemens Series 7 language and software suites troubleshooting purposes.
• Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.

Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies:

• GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial controls and instrumentation.
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent troubleshooting knowledge and fully capable of electrical testing tools.
• Experience within PLC’s, analog controls, sensors and VFDs.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors. Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Ability to successfully multi - task
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Electrical and electronic experience
• Electrical Drives – Resets and replacements
• Motor Wiring and testing
• Sensor replacement – setting up parameters
• Understand of PLC’s – Assist with troubleshoot of system while HP Hood employee(s) logged into PLC programs via phone
• Arch Flash Training Certificate

Work Schedule: Nights (5 Consecutive Nights); Days/Hours are open to discussion, additional hours based on business need.

Job Summary:

The Blow Mold Supervisor will guide and support the daily activities and manufacturing in the Blow Mold Department ensuring safety and following all operating procedures and all general guidelines. This role works on the production floor providing ongoing support of daily operations both on machine or off as needed or determined by blow mold manager to safely meet the goals and daily production targets within the Blow mold department.

• Provide all aspects of Leadership to blow molding employees.
• Personnel responsibilities include but not limited to shift scheduling, team building, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and training while maintaining a high level of morale.
• Supervise / hold evening shift change board meetings
• Ensure proper Blow Mold employees are on shift to maintain a safe and efficient shift
• Inspect bottle quality per shift and ensure that only 100% quality bottle goes out of department.
• Enforce company policies and hold employees accountable in instances of non-compliance, issuing coaching and corrective action when appropriate.
• Lead the team in promoting the company safety program, immediately identifying and eliminating safety risks / habits and or behaviors.
• Ensure compliance of all OSHA regulations and GMP’s.
• Provide technical support to the operation of blow mold machines including all auxiliary equipment. This may require troubleshooting and/or hands-on repair of all department equipment to ensure safe and efficient repairs.
• Train machine operators in safe and quality operation of all blow mold equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory supplies for the safety and maintenance of all Blow Mold machines and support equipment.
• Maintain support and schedule personnel for Blow Mold manufacturing and bagging and debagging of blow molded bottles.
• Foster a positive productive work environment for team members by leading by example and assisting the department as needed.
• Ensure a 90% preventive maintenance completion as required by HP Hood.
• Responsible for maintaining 90% machine efficiency and a 1% or less scrap rate.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years blow mold experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous leadership experience
• Must be self-motivated

Working Conditions Physical Demands:

• Must be able to be on call for any blow mold repairs or department issues 24/7.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Ability to work in loud environments with required hearing protection.
• Ability to operate forklift occasionally.
• Ability to frequently use a ladder.
• Must be able to walk, bend, lift, twist, reach, lean over, pull, crouch, stoop, push, crawl and stand on concrete for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs periodically and use force for equipment adjustments.

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Job Summary:

The Operations Supervisor will provide a high level of leadership to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Operations Supervisor does this by providing direction and support necessary to achieve corporate goals in the production department on their assigned shift. The Operations Supervisor is also responsible for training, developing, and coaching employees to meet goals and objectives. The Operations Supervisor completes these functions in the support HP Hood’s operations and the manufacture of dairy and dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership necessary for achieving plant and corporate goals in the area of Production, Safety, Quality, Employee Relations, Performance, and Cost for their assigned shift.
• Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, execution of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources on their assigned shift.
• Supports employees by coaching, mentoring and assisting in resolving mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities.
• Responsible for leading a culture of continuous improvement in all areas while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Responsible for the enforcement of GMP’s and ensures strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant Policies, rules, and regulations on their assigned shift and administers coaching and corrective action as necessary.
• Responsible for validating the proper training and development of employees and ensuring that they comply with all SOP’s on their assigned shift.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, safety, and working conditions on their assigned shift.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality by managing job tasks and ensuring work areas are   sanitary and that biosecurity measures are administered on their assigned shift.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment including but not limited to maintaining the open-door program and resolving simple to moderate workplace concerns.
• Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments.
• Interviews and hires for assigned areas of responsibility and provides employee coaching, corrective action, development plans and resolves employee issues.
• Responsible for employee scheduling on their assigned shift and ensures that proper labor scheduling is utilized to meet budgeted and forecasted objectives.
• Ensure Safety Compliance and Accident Investigated are conducted and retrains are issued in timely manner.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
• Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
• Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
• Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
• Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
• Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

 Performance Standards:

• Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
• Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
• Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
• Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
• Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Requires 6:00pm-6:00am, B-Shift, additional hours based on business need.

Environmental Concerns:

• Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
• May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
• May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

 Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

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We are unable to offer relocation assistance or sponsorship for this position at this time.

Schedule: 5pm to 5am (B Crew); additional hours based on business need

Job Summary

Assists with planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards and staying focuses on identified goals and drive results, set clear expectations for team, coach, develop and motivate team; hold employees accountable and keep team informed by ensuring effective inter and intra department communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production
• Support development of a culture of proactive quality
• Oversee facility sanitation programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements
• Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements
• Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule
• Obtain/Maintain certifications and/or licensing for regulatory testing
• Expedite all product testing in support of plant operations and communicate non-compliance in a timely fashion to appropriate managers for corrective action 
• Review production-testing results and records for compliance
• Maintain food safety/food quality plans and monitor CCPs/QCPs
• File regulatory reports as needed regarding milk testing and record keeping
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints
• Training new employees and restraining current employees in GMPs and procedures
• Maintain/modify/create SOPs as needed
• Maintain lab records for regulatory third-party, and internal QMS audits
• Maintain SQF practitioner status
• Support SQF by coordinating the internal audit program
• Attend safety meetings, perform safety audits and actively support the safety team
• Serves as a back-up for the QA Manager
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methodology to data analysis to evaluate current process and process changes
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE and never put yourself or other employees in harm's way

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or another related curriculum preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Certification and/or license - Preventive Controls Qualified individual (PCQ certification or attainment of (PCQ) within 12 months of hiring
• Mature leadership and team building skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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