Production Manager

Horner International’s Durham, NC plant manufactures natural botanical flavors for food and beverage manufacturers in over 30 countries. Our production is a blend art and science that harnesses heating, cooling, vacuum, tanks, pumps, motors and secret methods honed over decades.  Our sales are growing briskly,  and we are seeking a candidate to manage operators and leads in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Daily Tasks

1. Schedule shifts and operators for various phases of production.
2. Communicate with Maintenance to insure proper equipment functioning and minimize down-time.
3. Support Quality Control by insuring consistent monitoring of in-process quality parameters.

Team Participation

1. Advise and assist management in installation of new production capacity.
2. Sustain ongoing project to further automate current equipment.

Equipment Overview

• Steam and Electric Boilers
• Cooling Towers
• Chillers
• Compressors and Air Dryers
• Forklifts
• Electric and Air Motors
• Vacuum Pumps

Requirements

• Experience in a medium to heavy manufacturing environment, such as chemicals, pharma, food, or petroleum.
• Knowledge of one or more industrial processes such as distillation, separation, extraction, HVAC, blending, packaging, or drying.

• Drive to uphold a high quality standard
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Horner is proud of its highly diverse workforce, and we celebrate initiative, creativity, and a spirit of learning and development of new skills.  In our 30th year of business, we thrive by creating an entrepreneurial environment where employees can grow into new areas of responsibility and achievement.  Our full-time employees enjoy 100% company-funded medical, dental and vision insurance as well a generous 401K plan.  

Horner makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran) or other classification protected by applicable US federal, state or local law. 

Interested applicants may send their CV to the following: