POSITION DUTIES:

Manage hourly production staff by directing, coordinating, communicating and verifying daily activities within the department/area, and responding to daily issues.

Supervise, instruct, evaluate and discipline production staff in their roles.

Prepare for production by testing equipment, setting up parameters and production flow to ensure processes will be carried out properly.

Closely monitor processes and procedures during production, ensuring product quality and specifications are met. Take prompt and effective corrective actions in case of deviations.

Ensure the routine operation of the department/area by evaluating efficiencies, line speeds, placement and rotation of Team Members.

Work effectively with USDA; attempt to resolve issues as they arise.

Coordinate with QA all product quality. Participate in pre-operative inspections conducted by QA.

Train and certify new and existing staff regarding Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines as appropriate, by position.

Work with other interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service and/or information is provided.

Work with HR to address and resolve Team Member issues on hiring, attendance, and employment termination, contractual and disciplinary issues.

Troubleshoot mechanical issues when possible.

Conduct staff performance evaluations.

Monitor, adjust and approve timecards daily in Kronos Timekeeper.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in poultry industry; including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures, USDA guidelines that govern line processes, HACCP, SSOPs, company policies, Team Member Reference Guide, and union contract, as well as demonstrated communication skills.

Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant department.

Ability to multi-task in an effective manner.

Ability to collect data, prepare and interpret production reports.

Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of Team Members.

Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions.

Working knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets

Strong communication skills. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Creole are preferred High school or equivalent

Environment:

• Increased noise levels due to machinery
• Varying range of temperatures
• Damp and wet environment

Requirements:

• Requires good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standards
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Constant focus and concentration required to ensure a quality product is produced as well as to ensure safety of all Team Members is maintained from potentially hazardous conditions

Skills and Knowledge:

• Communication skills
• Knowledge of SSOP and GMP
• Knowledge of all product wash areas

Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Safety
• Quality
• Yield
• Cost
• Relationships

Team Member Code

• Safety starts and ends with you
• People eat what we make
• Hard works always pays off
• Doing whats right is never wrong
• Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

Job Specific Competencies

• Consistently perform duties throughout entire shift
• Follow all written and verbal instructions
• Attention to detail
• Communication