Production Manager (Relocation Eligible)

it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are. You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; Roller Bites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues.

Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership. We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments

in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees.

With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area. Due to our rapid growth, our success is directly dependent on attracting and retaining the best possible talent across our teams. To this end, we are posting for a strong Vendor Assurance Technologist. This opportunity is in our Norwood. manufacturing facility with the following shift available: Third Shift: 9:00pm-6:00am Monday-Friday

with scheduled Saturdays as necessary. OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The VA technologist will be responsible for ensuring quality and food safety related to raw materials used in our manufacturing process.

As a key member of Vendor Assurance, the Vendor Assurance Technologist performs Vendor assurance inspections of raw materials, processing procedures, and Vendor Audits as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors all HACCP requirements and regulations from raw material receiving through the raw room Monitors quality control of raw materials and oversee the activities in the raw room and storage areas related to quality assurance Be the primary cross functional contact and provide on the spot guidance for all quality and food safety related issues as it pertains to raw material usage in production.

Conduct investigations for customer complaints and report findings Work on special projects as assigned Able to travel to vendor facilities and conduct vendor audits, minimum once per year. Support Food Safety standards and develop quality standards and procedures to ensure they are consistent and complied with across the business. In their absence, Senior Vendor Assurance Manager will perform their duties. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field, OR at least 3-5 years' experience in the quality assurance field Some food industry knowledge: meat industry is a plus Receiving inspection is a plus Must be Proficient in standard software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment where a broad range of tasks may be required Must be able to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Must have good vision and manual dexterity. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to withstand working in a cold/frozen environment. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Must be flexible to receive off-hour communications as necessary. Exposure to approx. 85 decibel sound while on plant floor (appropriate ear protection will be provided) Company provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are. You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; Roller Bites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues.

Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership. We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments

in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees.

With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area. OVERVIEW OF ROLE : The Warehouse Forklift Operator will process receipt, storage, and shipment of finished goods and raw materials. This role is also responsible for staging materials for production, moving materials to and from the production floor, and maintaining an environment of safety and food safety. This position is

in our Norwood, MA production facility and is: 1st shift-Monday-Friday with scheduled Saturdays from 5:00am-5:00pm.

2nd shift-Monday-Friday with scheduled Saturdays from 5:00pm-5am. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Off load all inbound freight and maintains written documentation of the transactions. Verify accuracy of inbound freight bills and signs for the materials. Post receipt or movement of any product to NAV ERP system Stage all material needed to successfully mix, produce and package products on all manufacturing lines, ensuring that production is not interrupted for lack of materials Store or ship all finished goods product from designated production area Receive returns from production and re-racks according to need Notify Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Supervisor for inspection of incoming product.

Rotate product date codes during pulling operations. Maintain inventory accuracy. Maintain safety and sanitation standards. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum of two years' experience in shipping, receiving required Experienced in put-away / retrieval of pallets in racked warehouses required Experience in loading & unloading trucks required Familiar with warehouse documentation and processing requirements required Licensed to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment preferred Average computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems required Ability to read, write and take directions in English required; Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred Knowledge of Manufacturing Inventory Management Systems required PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to stand for prolonged periods of time Must have good vision Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the ability to withstand working in a cold environment and stand for extended periods of time. Schedule may include occasional Saturday work. Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are. You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; Roller Bites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues.

Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership. We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments

in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees.

With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area. BACKGROUND: Due to our rapid growth, our success is directly dependent on attracting and retaining the best possible talent across our teams. To this end, we are posting for a strong R&D Operations Coordinator. This role will be based in our Norwood, MA manufacturing facility and there will be flexibility to work from home one

day per week. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? You will be pivotal in ensuring our daily functions run smoothly and effectively while making a big impact on our new product development ideas.

This is the ideal role for someone looking to explore something outside of hospitality and restaurant management work life schedule or an administrative person looking for more fun food and movement in their life. You'll be leading food tastings for analysis, ensuring our customers get high quality products for evaluation and understanding food trends all while having fun with our food scientists and chefs. If you are someone who loves to be on a strong team and have hands-on high-tempo daily activities, we encourage you to apply.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The R&D Operations Specialist assists in multiple aspects of product development, project management, and regulatory analysis. As a key member of the R&D Department, the R&D Operations Specialist will manage vital R&D, Regulatory and Project Management processes including but not limited to shipments, new ingredient intake, competitive product analysis, and software administration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, be a forward thinker, love finding new ways to streamline processes and be technology savvy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assists in creating, updating, and training the team on R&D processes to improve all R&D functions · Assists in managing R&D portion of product bids of all existing SKUs · Manage R&D quality testing for new product development · Supports day to day R&D activities in the lab and production environment, including but not limited to creation of lab samples, running plant trials, obtaining raw materials, etc. · Identifies opportunities to improve existing products, processes, efficiency, and productivity through a continuous improvement mindset. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: · MS Office proficiency · Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a food or hospitality related field · ERP or other computer program experience desired · 1-5 years related experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time · Should be able to lift 30 lbs. · Must have good vision, a good sense of taste, and a willingness to eat meat products · Must be able to wear steel-toed boots, a hair net, safety glasses, and ear plugs · Must be able to follow GMPs and other safety rules.

WORK ENVIROMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Will work mostly in a test kitchen environment, it is important to use good kitchen communication and demonstrate good knife skills and kitchen safety · The manufacturing environment is loud and has very cold and hot temperatures.

PPE will be provided to help with comfort in these areas. · Occasionally an R&D test may run early, at night, or on a weekend. Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are. You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; Roller Bites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues.

Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership. We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments

in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees.

With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area and we will relocate for this opportunity! OVERVIEW OF ROLE : The Production Supervisor is responsible for the production of high-quality products, in a safe environment that meets or exceeds run rates by maintaining a high quality, food safe facility. This leader will spend the majority of their time on the production floor

providing guidance and decision making to achieve maximum output, low waste, minimal rejects in a consistently efficient operation.

This supervisor must communicate and implement company guidelines, procedures and policies as well as create a safe and fair work environment through the supervision and direction of production employees. This leader is the primary individual for driving a safety culture on the production floor. The supervisor must ensure every individual is properly trained on their job duties and then held accountable for performing consistently in a safe manner. This supervisor must also help to identify problems, drive root cause analysis and ensure we implement permanent corrective measures.

This supervisor must also collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Vendor Assurance and Maintenance to meet all of the standards as well as interact with USDA as needed. This supervisor must consistently role model professional leadership behaviors ensuring they are treating everyone (employees and temporary employees) equally showing them dignity and respect in a manner consistent with Home Market Foods expectations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and complete production schedules in a timely and accurate manner Plan and organize the workload and employees effectively, including proper delegation of duties, in order to optimize your resources and keep in accordance with the production schedule.

Monitor the employees' time and process to ensure a quality finished product. Manage line coverage, attendance, breaks, lunch etc. Identify and correct safety issues including unsafe behaviors, out of standard equipment or practices that lead to unsafe conditions. Supports the production manager in writing a submitting a written incident report within 8 hours of any incident (injury, accident, serious near miss, etc. ). Train new employees and ensure every employee or temporary employee understand both what to do and why they should do it.

Accurately maintain optimum raw material levels and production written reporting requirements. Maintain raw materials inventories to ensure continuity of production Ensure that products are produced according to specification, and stop operations when products are out of specification. Ensure practices and procedures are followed to inspect raw materials for suitability. Provide on the floor coaching to the staff and look for opportunities to provide employees with ongoing training and skills development.

Support career growth for all staff members. Monitor employee performance and execute disciplinary actions based on the requirements detailed per plant policy. Uphold HACCP, OSHA, USDA and plant safety guidelines and requirements by maintaining a clean, and well-organized, work and stock area, and promptly addressing requirements given by the on-site USDA inspector. Resolve production and quality issues ensuring accurate reporting of department performance, positive happenings and problems to Production Manager. Research and test new products, materials and equipment.

Work with other departments to ensure work flow and production issues are addressed and goals are achieved. Re-evaluate existing processes and procedures and suggest improvements and support development and enhancements to production methods. Maintain shift logs, staffing logs, and MES efficiency data to communicate results. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate degree preferred with an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Three to five years related supervisory experience preferred. Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack to pull and move product and supplies required Must be able to read and interpret written instructions and perform tasks and projects derived from written instructions.

Previous experience managing production in a food manufacturing environment preferred Must be fluent in English. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift 50 pounds without difficulty. Must have good vision Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment where a broad range of tasks may be required Must be able to work in a cold environment and in confined spaces.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time This position requires participation in our mandatory respiratory protection program with respect to some essential tasks. Performance of confined space entry is also required with respect to some tasks which are essential to this job. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform tasks in both cold and hot work environments Work Schedule may periodically rotate and include as necessary performance of duties on Holidays. Company provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Posted by Applicant Pro