Operations Manager

Alamance Foods, Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods, Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise production lines during 1st shift. You will ensure GMP compliance, oversee material ordering, and coordinate with QC and maintenance.

Daily tasks include reviewing schedules, CIP/COP paperwork, reading formulas, and ensuring batch documentation accuracy. This role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must know how to perform functions of every job on their line.
• Ability to read and interpret formulas and batch sheets.
• Monitor expiration dates and material changes to align with production needs.
• Ensure GMP compliance across the line and work areas.

Responsibilities

• Know how to perform functions of every job on the line.
• Review weekly cream load and material needs.
• Sign in and inspect cream tank trucks and related transport.
• Ensure employees follow GMPs and batch documentation is accurate.
• Maintain CIP/COP paperwork and communicate results to the team.
• Verify temperature charts and batch records for accuracy.

Skills

Line leadership

GMP compliance

Production scheduling

Materials management

CIP/COP knowledge

Job description

Operations Manager# Operations ManagerDC5 Worth St - Burlington, NC 27215## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st Shift | 7AM - 3PMTravel PercentageOccasional | Local## Description**Company Background:**Alamance is recognized as a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water, offering beloved brands like Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier. We produce, pack and ship private labels based on customer specific needs. An innovative company with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.**Position Opportunity:**The position of supervisor is a very key role for production success. The supervisor must learn to manage effectively to accomplish shared goals and objectives. The supervisor will delegate responsibilities and ensure raw material orders are received properly.**Essential Duties/Responsibilities:*** Must know how to perform functions of every job on their line.* Constantly check the schedule for any updates or changes on the: expiration dates, item changes, materials needed, or new products.* Fill out CIP and COP paperwork in addition to checking behind their employees once these are performed and communicate with their team about the results.* Obtain mechanical knowledge of the equipment used on the line through hands on interaction.* Pay attention to the weekly cream load schedule.* Sign in and do inspections of cream tank trucks, liquid corn, and high fructose trucks as they arrive or verify process techs have completed them correctly.* Ensure employees are following GMP’s.* Continually check raw materials and communicate with management when there is a shortage.* Know how to perform CIP in the entire room including: cream line with hot water flushes.* Understand how to read formula cards, print formulas, and create formulas.* Pay attention to the pump over process set in place by QC.* Check the details on the temperature chart: look for start time, pump over time, and stop time.* Verify the batch paperwork, the stickers, and investigate any issues batching data entry may bring to your attention.* Will be exposed to non-climate control areas (hot and cold areas)## Qualifications**Essential Duties/Responsibilities:*** Must know how to perform functions of every job on their line.* Constantly check the schedule for any updates or changes on the: expiration dates, item changes, materials needed, or new products.* Fill out CIP and COP paperwork in addition to checking behind their employees once these are performed and communicate with their team about the results.* Obtain mechanical knowledge of the equipment used on the line through hands on interaction.* Pay attention to the weekly cream load schedule.* Sign in and do inspections of cream tank trucks, liquid corn, and high fructose trucks as they arrive or verify process techs have completed them correctly.* Ensure employees are following GMP’s.* Continually check raw materials and communicate with management when there is a shortage.* Know how to perform CIP in the entire room including: cream line with hot water flushes.* Understand how to read formula cards, print formulas, and create formulas.* Pay attention to the pump over process set in place by QC.* Check the details on the temperature chart: look for start time, pump over time, and stop time.* Verify the batch paperwork, the stickers, and investigate any issues batching data entry may bring to your attention.* Will be exposed to non-climate control areas (hot and cold areas)