Processing Manager

Job Description

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

Purpose Statement 

The role manages oversees and manages all aspects of the processing operations during the 1st shift. This role ensures that production meets quality, safety, and efficiency standards while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Processing Manager leads a team of operators and technicians, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures seamless execution of daily operations. This role will be leading a team consisting of hourly front line associates, and possibly salaried exempt associates. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement in processes, quality, and safety. This is an opportunity to lead a diverse team of 15 to 30 hourly processing associates with varying levels of experience. This role is expected to develop individuals and the team to solve processing operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.

Key Accountabilities/Outcomes 

• Manage daily processing operations to meet production schedules and ensure product quality.
• Monitor equipment performance and address any issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all operations align with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of processing staff, including operators and technicians.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement improvement plans when necessary.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all processes adhere to food safety and regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA, and company-specific standards.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to achieve operational excellence.
• Applies 80/20 principals to daily processing operation.
• Maintain calibration of all processing equipment and measurement devices.
• Enforce compliance with all safety protocols and address potential hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure the equipment is properly serviced and functional.
• Maintain accurate records of production metrics, equipment performance, and workforce activity.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on shift performance and improvement initiatives.
• Generate weekly processing KPI reports and update the site leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to GMP, HACCP and SQF.
• 3–5 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Prior leadership experience in a production or processing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analytics within Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Technical understanding of industrial engineered products with the ability to communicate technically with customers, suppliers, and co-workers
• Experience in demonstrating technical leadership with Continuous Improvement systems including the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver breakthrough business results.

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 other participate in the application process.