Summary |
This position is responsible for the daily production of poultry processing to meet established company requirements, quality control and USDA standards |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Plans and controls work flow, ensuring that all assignments are completed and that all resources dedicated to the department are utilized properly.
- Meets or exceeds established requirements for their respective departments of production.
- Responsible for safety, loss prevention and job training of current and new employees in the area.
- Works closely with USDA and State Grader, Quality Control and Shipping to meet all federal, company and sales requirements.
- Must be able to continually position and repositions employees to accomplish ergonomic goals, cross training, absenteeism, and break coverage without interruption to production.
- Actively encourage positive employee relations in a multi-language population for understanding and cooperation between management and fellow employees.
- Supervise cleanup work performed during breaks, lunch and between shifts to meet USDA and state requirements.
- Must be accountable for labor costs, packaging and other department efficiencies.
- Must be able to serve as a backup for the Shift Manager if needed
- All other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications |
To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note for level: - Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
- Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
- Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
- Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.
Education and/or Experience - Four Year Degree in Business, Agricultural Science or related field plus two years experience OR High School Diploma with at least four years of poultry experience (table, machine, cone).
- Knowledge of Poultry Plant Production
- Previous Supervisory or Management experience managing processes and people.
Knowledge/Skills - PC skills required (MS Office)-Basic
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills are required- Advanced
- High degree of attention to detail- Advanced
- Excellent Communications skills as frequent communication is required with management and staff. – Advanced
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner that is consistent with the essential job functions.
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Supervisory Responsibilities |
List the supervisory responsibilities the position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities. Supervises assigned employees in their department inclusive of performance reviews and disciplinary actions. |
Physical Demands |
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Must have the ability to enter all areas of the plant and offices.
- Must be able cut and pull using hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Team member must be able to lift 40lbs or more.
- Must be able to communicate with all level of employees as well as outside vendors and government agencies.
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Work Environment |
Work environment is predominantly wet and exposed to a variety of odors as well as presenting with hot and cold temperatures. Safety protection is provided. |
