PRODUCTION MANAGER- Prepared Foods

Production Shift Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position will manage and direct supervision of our poultry processing production operations. This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•                   Managing the poultry processing production operations of the plant.
•                   Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas.
•                   Monitoring performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals.
•                   Setting objectives and reviewing shift's performance versus objectives.
•                   Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost.
•                   Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards.
•                   Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs.
•                   Analyzing equipment on a daily basis and reviewing with maintenance superintendent.
•                   Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals.
•                   Establishing challenging goals and standards from each supervisor and encourage them to give their best effort.
•                   Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances, appraising performance, recommending salary action and developing for potential promotion.
•                   Monitoring operations to meet company policies, quality specifications, USDA and OSHA standards.
•                   Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions.
•                   Managing all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment.
•                   Taking immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•                   5+ years’ experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
•                   Must have good leadership skills.
•                   Must have the ability to interact with operational and processing management.
•                   Must demonstrate critical thinking skills.
•                   Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•                   Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EOE including Disability/ Vets