Vendor Assurance Technologist - 3rd Shift | Norwood, MA

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.

Due to our rapid growth, our success is directly dependent on attracting and retainin g the best possible talent across our teams. This opportunity is based in our Norwood manufacturing facility. We will relocate for this opportunity! OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The Production Manager will ensure the production of high-quality products at a production rate that meets or exceeds current levels by maintaining high quality standards, low reject rate for product produced and low materials waste. The incumbent will communicate

and implement Company guidelines, procedures and policies in their areas.

This manager will create and maintain a safe and fair work environment for all production team members. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? You will be able to seek out and identify cost saving opportunities to catapult Home Market Foods (HMF) to become world class as low-cost producers. You will become part of a team that is dedicated to implementing automation as part of the future in manufacturing. You will manage complex exceptions and drive problem solving to prevent reoccurrences and improve processes. You will be part of HMF's rapid growth as we strive to become the next billion-dollar company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the day-to-day operation including workflow, adherence to plan, management of work in process, job assignments rotations and delegation of duties to ensure safe and efficient operation. Ensure effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity. Mentor and motivate team members, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. Minimize downtime, scrap and improve product yield. Ensure every pound produced is the highest quality possible. Accountable for team's adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines and food safety standards.

Ensure all operational records and KPI's are complete and accurate. Accept responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve collaboration within the organization. Support positive employee engagement including valuing differences, fostering collaboration, listening to the ideas of every team member, and being a champion of company policies and procedures which support these goals.

Treat everyone with respect and be a role model for professional behavior with all team members. Communicate performance standards to team members, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling/disciplining performance problems. Work cross-functionally with maintenance and engineering to optimize equipment performance. Write work orders for equipment/plant repairs. Communicate production issues with regard to equipment performance, product quality, food safety and personnel safety in a timely manner.

Serve as a role model and initiate proactive actions to ensure team's understanding of and compliance with all company policies and regulatory, SQF and customer requirements including USDA, OSHA, DEP etc. Monitor team member compliance with GMP, food safety standards, HACCP, CCPs and CQPs. Perform investigations and completes a preliminary written report within 12 hours of an incident. Submits this to report to the EHS department for follow up and final reporting (e. g. accidents, employee complaints, root cause analysis to product and process non-conformities etc. ) Foster a culture of excellence with a focus on continuous improvement.

Perform other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma with equivalent experience required; Associate or Bachelors degree in Business Management or equivalent field preferred. 4+ years of experience in a leadership capacity within food manufacturing with shift or area ownership required. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above. Must be fluent in English. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is preferred Must have intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Proven experience with to delegation to and empowering others. Understand the linkage between operational performance and financial impact. 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 have good vision and manual dexterity. Able to sit / stand for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 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. The noise level in the office environment is typically moderate. 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. 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. To this end, we are posting for a strong Operations Systems Specialist. This opportunity will be based in our Norwood Manufacturing Facility with an occasional need to visit our corporate headquarters in Needham. The schedule will follow our hybrid work model, three days working onsite and two remote working days. OVERVIEW OF

ROLE: The Operations Systems Specialist will focus on the manufacturing and supply chain areas.

As a key member of the Manufacturing department, the Operations Systems Specialist will have the opportunity to provide their expertise to a dynamic and growing organization. The Operation Systems Specialist will need to be technically savvy with ERP systems to diagnose issues with system data as well as train, teach, and support users to develop them into super users. You will work closely with production managers and supervisors to design and implement tactical, physical processes on the plant and warehouse floor that will reduce errors by operators in keeping the ERP data accurate.

This role will work closely with multiple external departments including business operations, IT, and finance to ensure end-to-end business processes function with accuracy. You will perform reporting, reconciliation, and corrective transactions in the system. As HMF looks to move to a new ERP in 2023, you will play a key role in the design, testing, and implementation of the new system. This is an onsite role in our Norwood, MA manufacturing facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Analyze operational data for accuracy; reconcile and adjust as needed. • Track progress and report metrics• Partner with operations personnel to improve data accuracy through tactical process improvements and training.

• Participate in requirements sessions with IT, finance, and business operations to develop innovative solutions, including supporting a new ERP system next year. • Test new functionality• Effectively communicate changes in systems and processes to the plant and warehouse managers, supervisors, and users• Provide hands-on systems support and training to end users. • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in related business or technical major, including Industrial Engineering• 5-9 years of experience working as an Operations Systems Specialist, Business Analyst, and/or Operations Super User in a manufacturing plant.

Consumer package goods (CPG) experience is a plus. • Experience in troubleshooting ERP systems issues, errors, and data• Experience designing and implementing physical, and practical plant floor processes. • Experience training others to become proficient users and super users. Strong analytical skills, exceptional planning, and organizational skills• Energy and drive to excel. • Initiative and ability to proactively see projects to full completion.

• Capacity to juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without compromising quality. • Willing to learn new systems and be hands-on. • Ability to analyze data using Excel and ERP reports, JET reporting knowledge a plus. • Ability to run reports and perform reconciliation. • Proficiency in English; excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Portuguese fluency is a plus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Must have constant access to the internet with a direct, wired connection. • The noise level in the office environment is typically moderate. • Exposure to approx. 85-decibel sound while on the plant floor (appropriate ear protection will be provided)• Required availability to work weekends and overtime as necessary to complete projects and installs. • Company-provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor.

• Working in a confined space entry is also required with respect to some tasks which are essential to this job. • Must be able to perform the same duties, assignments, and other tasks when working remotely as they do when working in the Home Market Foods office. 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