Description
Production Shift Manger
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will manage and direct supervision of our processing production operations over an entire shift.
This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment.
Must be able to work 2nd shift!
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the processing operations of a production shift within 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 for 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/Vet/Disabled