Job Description

Want to join a team where you can demonstrate your leadership and help drive new growth?

Job Summary:  Overall responsibility of day-to-day operations of LERF (Liquid Egg Recovery Facility).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages all personnel and operations to ensure manufacture of product within standards of budget, policies, procedures, quality, safety, sanitation and Federal and State laws.
• Develops and implements methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.
• Responsible for developing and implementing LERF operating budget.
• Purchases equipment, supplies, and small tools, repair and maintenance items, fuel and utilities at the best price possible.
• Develops a team environment in which members participate, cooperate with and support each other.
• Trains and develops lead associates and also delegates responsibilities to lead associates when away from the plant.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Handles all transportation duties for the timely delivery of our raw materials for this facility.
• Responsible for managing shell disposal.
• Assures that established policies, procedures, and work rules are understood and followed.
• Ensures that we provide a safe and clean environment for our associates to work in.
• Maintains a good relationship between the plant and the local community.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Poultry Science degree preferred.
• Experience in poultry or egg industry preferred.
• Additional desired skills: supervisory experience; knowledge of statistical process control; creating, promoting and maintaining safety programs; knowledge of sanitation and QA programs; and knowledge of mechanical principles.
• Works well with people.  Is respected by peers, subordinates and upper management.
• Has good initiative and the ability to make correct decisions at the appropriate time.
• Exerts strong leadership ability.
• Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Is cost effective and stewardly with company resources.
• Has the ability and drive to learn all of the functions and processes of the facility.
• Can follow, as well as give, directions.
• Has an excellent work record, a positive attitude, high standards, and a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Is willing to work weekends and nights.
• Is willing to travel as needed.

Reports to:  Sr. LERF Manager

Taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates!

EEO Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled