Grading Superintendent

Description

• Understand grading principles in regard to quality and yield grading
• Communicate grading data to plant and corporate staff
• Oversees efficiency of monitoring production and discussing daily goals with supervisors.
• Responsible for efficient and effective operations of several areas of production in the cooler
• Directs supervisors concerning production volume, quality, cost, and meeting production schedules.
• Verify cattle sortations regarding cattle type, cattle program, quality program, and yield grade.
• Help address any USDA regulatory issues.
• Handles any employee grievance, dispute, or problem in the most efficient manner possible.
• Working closely with Human Resources on policy and guidlines.
• Actively participates in group meetings, line meetings, and supervisory meetings.
• Work with the Quality Control department to ensure product quality & food safety.
• Trains and develops supervisors to provide management depth and develop teamwork to attain department objectives.
• Monitors and confirms the machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.
• Manage labor hours for responsible area
• Ensure crewing meets area demands
• Maintains good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.
• Daily communication with line personnel, in addition to plant management.
• Contributes to the ongoing development of JBS policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position.

• Knowledge of USDA grading standards
• Team oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills
• Prior experience in a food production environment
• Bilingual preferred but not mandatory
• 2 years in a similar environment

• Frequent exposure to knives, extremely cold temperatures, and production machinery
• Physical demands include great deals of walking around slick floors and loud noises
• Typical work week of 50-55 hrs., M-F and occasional Saturdays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Vacation, sick leave, and six company-observed holidays

EOE, including disability/vets