Nicholas Kpodotey

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain strict adherence to equipment SOPs, GMP standards, food & flavor regulations (kosher), and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including use of engineering controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.
• Operate Production equipment according to product manufacturing instructions to produce high quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Utilize equipment and facility computer programs to effectively maintain process and material data related to manufacturing requirements.
• Store ingredients in the proper location with the proper closure of partial ingredient to prevent contamination.
• Assure proper documentation is reported including amounts used, lot numbers, yields, metal detection, etc.
• Label raw materials, finished goods, and supplies properly.
• Maintain at least a “Quality Contributor” rating throughout the year as an Operator.
• Actively participate in periodic continuous improvement and training sessions to increase understanding of, and abilities related to, safety, quality, productivity, materials, and equipment operation
• Assure proper cleaning of equipment and work area and complete sanitation logs.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Every employee is expected to participate in education/training about Mane’s environmental commitments and then actively apply this to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities.
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, employees will engage in awareness and practical training, relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, in order to adhere to applicable environmental policies, procedures, and best practices

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of operating assigned machinery consisting of servicing machines with materials, monitoring equipment status, reintroduction of materials, manually palletizing finished materials, and assuring a smooth flow of product.
• Be able to start-up machinery including equipment set-up, perform recipe selection and data entry on manufacturing computerized system (SCADA and HMI), make minor adjustments, and perform critical sensor challenges.
• Perform manual packaging tasks as required including hand packaging and rework of in-process and finished material.
• Operate light material handling equipment (motorized and manual pallet jacks, non-motorized lifts) as the need arises to safely move, store or deliver material to the proper location.
• Perform visual quality inspection and sampling of in-process materials. Promptly escalate concerns to Lead and Process Facilitator as needed.
• Perform minor troubleshooting including clearing minor jams and identifying equipment defects. Work collaboratively with technical resources to resolve equipment issues as needed.
• Perform inventory control and reconciliation activities, which may require the use of SAP and WES in a limited role.
• Perform cleaning, housekeeping and line clearance activities for assigned areas to maintain a cGMP environment. This includes assembling, disassembling and sanitizing various packaging equipment.
• Perform batch record and GMP documentation entries. Perform mathematical computation as needed.
• Be familiar with job-related safety procedures and hazards including PPEs, ergonomics, LOTO, human safety, material handling, chemical handling, and spill controls. Report all discrepancies to process facilitator.
• Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs and established safety and quality procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Support lean activities and process improvement work such as performing 5S in the work area, participating in problem-solving, and manual tracking of performance data for OEE and process improvement analysis.
• Act as a certified OJT trainer on the team on assigned equipment and process tasks. Train and conduct evaluations on other team members for training qualifications.
• Review process documents such as operational SOPs, forms and batch records for accuracy. Identify and provide suggestions for process improvement while maintaining quality and cGMP compliance as opportunities arise.
• Execute protocols as required as a part of equipment qualification and process validation work
• Be flexible and support other work areas within the department as needed
• Perform all other assigned duties with minimal supervision under the direction of the process facilitator or designee as needed.

Responsibilties:

The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for all sales activities and sales associate job duties, from greeting customers, answering questions, offering assistance, suggesting items, lending opinions, and providing product information.

Individual responsibilities as a Retail Sales Associate include demonstrating outstanding customer service and selling skills, keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise, addressing customer complaints, assisting in the display of merchandise, organizing the selling floor, stock areas, and other responsibilities as assigned.

The Retail Sales Associate must process payments by totaling purchases, operating cash registers and financial transactions, processing checks, cash, and store or other credit cards. They must also be able to deal with customer refunds courteously and professionally.

The Retail Sales Associate maintains a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm, reflecting the store's commitment to our customers.

The Associate develops product knowledge by reading current vendor tags and pamphlets and attending training classes in order to communicate it to the customer. Sales associates must stay current with promotional events and sales.

This role reports to the General Manager of the specific store where the Retail Sales Associate is hired to work.