Shipping Associate Jobs in Rockingham, NC (NOW HIRING)

Summary 

Lead the team that keeps our product moving. As a Shipping Supervisor, you'll oversee daily shipping and production operations, ensuring smooth workflows, high quality output, and strong compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll be a hands-on leader who develops talent, supports associate growth, and promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This role is perfect for a driven leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering results while upholding the highest quality standards. 

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 10:00pm - 8:00am

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities 
 

Safety and Risk Management 

• Enforce safety protocols, team compliance with safety standards and a safe working environment for all associates. 

• Conduct regular safety training, risk assessments and incident investigations to prevent workplace injuries. 

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with Safety Standards. 

Food Safety and Quality Standards, Regulatory and Environmental Compliance and Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols, to maintain a safe and high-quality production environment.  

• Ensure all products meet or exceed established quality specifications through rigorous adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

• Lead corrective actions non-compliance and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks and product recalls. 

• Implement and monitor quality control processes, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions.  

• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, ISO standards, and industry-specific requirements.   

• Lead corrective actions for non-conformances and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks, and product recalls. 

• In collaboration with leadership, execute lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs.   

• Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality.   

• Verify the facility adheres to all relevant environmental laws and regulations including those related to air and water quality, waste disposal and hazardous management. 

People Development, Engagement and Leadership 

• Mentor and coach team members on enhancing skills while managing performance and learning and development of the team. 

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and engaged team culture aligning with company values, leadership behaviors while promoting associate growth. 

• Drive associate engagement and retention. 

Production Oversight 

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, customer specifications, output goals and quality standards. 

• Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment performance and operational issues to minimize downtime. 

• Optimize labor, raw materials and equipment usage to ensure cost-effective operations while meeting production standards. 

Reporting and Communication 

• Maintain accurate production records including output, quality metrics and associate performance and attendance. 

• Provide regular updates to management on production status, challenges and opportunities for improvement. 

• Act as a liaison between production teams and other departments such as engineering, quality assurance and supply chain. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma/GED and aminimum of 3-5 yearsin a manufacturing environment with2 years in a supervisory role. Completion of a relevant management trainee or rotational program may be considered in lieu of some experience. 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on associate development. 

• In depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (i.e. ISO, OSHA, etc.). 

• Awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills. 

• Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred.) 

• Poultry or Protein production experience. 

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30 or similar certifications. 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. 

• May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 

When in a plant environment:  

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.  

• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.  

• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.  

• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.  

• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facilities.  

• You must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.