Trainer / Operator II -B1 Shift

COMPANY: MANE, Inc. POSITION: Trainer/Operator II FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL SCOPE:

The Trainer/Operator operates production equipment safely and effectively to create flavor batches that meet all health and safety standards. They will be responsible for training new hires along with cross training current employees. The trainer / operator will be considered the SME (subject matter expert) for their specified training area. They will also be expected to attend training classes, meetings that may occur during their schedule off days, and providing bi-weekly feedback throughout the training timeline. They will also be expected to create, edit, and update SOP’s along with following new curriculum that will be launched within the new training program. Interacts with Production, Quality, Planning and Purchasing, Sales, and other internal departments as needed.

SHIFT: B1

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.
• Actively participates in periodic training sessions to increase understanding of and abilities related to safety, quality, productivity, materials, and equipment operations
• Help communicate changes/updates to SOPs within production teams.
• Trainer will be expected at times to switch shifts to accommodate for cross-training of operators on other shifts
• Responsible for operator sign-off/certification alongside operations supervisor.
• Accept accountability of trainee’s quality of work up to the certification by the operations.
• Maintain consistency in training of new or current employees by adhering to SOPs, GMP standards, food and flavor regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Complete and submit bi-weekly training feedback with training supervisor and on shift manager.
• Perform online audits to assess and verify operator knowledge and compliance to SOP/requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to other operators by accessing established operating protocols, coaching, and seeking direction from management or technical personnel.
• Ability to train multiple operators at a time.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with PLC/distributive computer controls.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
• Flavor industry desired.
• Computer literate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

AUG2026

B1