Mixing Supervisor at New Hope Mills Manufacturing Inc – Auburn, New York

Location: Auburn, NY
Shift: 7 am – 3:30 pm (Adjusted according to company & market conditions)
Department: Production Department
Reports to: Production Manager

Position Summary
Perform various tasks to ensure mixing area produces dry mix batches according to specification.

Details
This section is intended to describe the general work performed in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed and should not limit or modify the right of the direct superior to assign, or direct the work of employees in this position.

• Supervise the mixing area and lead mixing activity according to the production schedule.
• Perform preoperational inspection of mixing area.
• Verify practices are appropriate concerning area cleaning, production and recordkeeping.
• Combine and mix ingredients into batches according to production schedule and batch formula.
• Ensure part number(s) and lot number(s) are properly recorded and tracked.
• Operate various industrial machinery such as augers, conveyors, mixers, power sifters, hand sifters, scales, sewing machines, air spray machines and vacuum cleaners.
• Operate various electronic devices such as computers, tablets and scanners.
• Cross-train and switch between multiple workstations in the mixing area.
• Perform equipment cleaning and change-over according to production schedule.
• Perform mixing area cleaning according to cleaning schedules.
• Perform hands-on training with mixing operators in the art mixing dry blend.
• Gather mixed batch samples and bring them to Compliance Dept. for testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
• Ability to build and manage a team.
• Ability to perform problem solving and use deductive reasoning.
• Possess finger and hand dexterity and necessary endurance for repeated tasks.
• Must be responsible, detail oriented and possess precision in math, including decimal calculations.
• Perform tasks that will result in contact with some food allergens. (Company will advise)
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values, policies and procedures.
• Maintain integrity of highly sensitive/confidential information.
• Ability to stand and maneuver for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift objects of up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work well with colleagues in a professional & organized manner.

Desired skills
• 5+ years of similar position experience.
• Proficiency in basic use of computers and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Machinery operation experience, especially Pallet Jack and Forklift experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing and food industry.