Job Description

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The within described functions are among the essential job functions for this position but are not exhaustive of the essential functions of the job or of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform.  Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.   The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

Job Summary:

Hands-on manufacturing supervisor who provides guidance and training in the manufacture of food. Works alongside and with manufacturing team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. Helps keep materials organized and advises management of upcoming needs. Provides a good example for others to follow in the areas of safety, quality and productivity. Maintain orderly flow of quality production through the manufacturing plant. Encourages good housekeeping and sets a positive example for employee morale and job satisfaction. Advise management of productivity and quality issues that are not quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Have the ability to manage multiple areas which would include Grind as needed, ensuring product flow to pack off, production of multiple packaging lines, fresh and frozen pallet creation, while ensuring service and production needs are met. Foster an effective work environment with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse and Plant Leadership 

Essential Job Functions:

The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs and monitors Production Grind, Forming and Packaging activities to ensure quality and safety of products, including, but not limited to, texture and freshness of product.
• Ensure FIFO is applied to raw materials to comply with customer satisfaction
• Assuring adequate materials and supplies for production (Inventory, batch sheets, etc.) are available as needed to avoid down time
• Monitor batch sheet records to ensure the correct raw material is being used and properly recorded
• Ensure team members are following processes to make the “Very Best Burger” which will include temperature control, proper forming, proper placement into packaging film and master casing
• Manage yield and labor variances with an understanding of operational controllables 
• Communicate deficiencies in materials to ensure orders can be made in a timely manner, including forecasting for following week’s needs
• Manage work hours of direct team, including attendance point management, break punctuality, assure employees are at their assigned position at the beginning of the work shift and overtime management to achieve cost/lb. goals
• Maintain general housekeeping; encourage safety by insisting on a clean, safe work environment, and ensure that employees are following prescribed safety procedures, which includes each employees’ wearing the proper personal protective equipment
• Health and Safety of production team and adherence of GMPs and Safety policies and procedures. Includes addressing reporting infractions
• Follow through ensuring leads, operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility 
• Maintain quality and safety of products by making sure that employees meet company and USDA specifications.
• Communicates job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Develop highly productive personnel and work teams by providing ongoing training and delegating specific duties to key personnel, including new employee onboarding.
• Report any food safety issues and any other HACCP violations.
• Other tasks and projects may be assigned

Minimum Requirements: 

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in food packaging or processing is required, preferably in protein.
• High School or GED diploma required, while college education preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in cold environment; 40 degrees and below.
• Highly skilled in math
• Ability to write and communicate concisely in English; bi-lingual preferred.