Processing Lead

Job Description

Oversee operation of Tobacco processing equipment, supervision and training of hourly staff in various departments within our unionized leaf processing facility.

Responsibilities

Job Content and Duties:

• Operation of processing equipment in assigned department.
• Train and supervise hourly and seasonal employees in proper work procedures, and document training performed
• Maintain accurate payroll and attendance records on hourly and seasonal employees, and submit weekly report of hours worked by all direct reports to Payroll to meet specified deadlines
• Ensure compliance with all plant rules and regulations, including safety and current bargaining union agreement.
• Conduct preliminary counseling with hourly and seasonal employees and disciplinary action when necessary, following discussion with Supervisor; document and communicate action taken to the Supervisor and to the Plant Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum High School diploma, with some college or technical school preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in production/manufacturing industry
• 2-3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to assume a flexible work schedule, to include overtime and weekends as necessary
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) desired

About Us

Alliance One International is an agricultural company that delivers value-added products and services to businesses and customers, and is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable products and ingredients.

Alliance One's global headquarters is located in Morrisville, North Carolina.