• Ensure that product is in compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal regulations, including but not limited to company QA policies and USDA regulations.
• Ensure that all production lines start up in a timely manner
• Ensure all work stations are operational and employees are assigned to each area, following the rotation records
• Oversee day-to-day duties performed by hourly associates to ensure that all product is pressed in a safe manner that ensures the highest quality.
• Monitor and promote humane handling of birds
• Manage day-to-day operations including performance management and constructive discipline of associates. Supervise associates ensuring correct rotation and ergonomically correct postures and assignments.
• Assign job tasks and delegate effectively
• Manage associate's time in Kronos
• Set up equipment as needed, in the Evisceration area
• Monitor departmental goals and KPI's with associates
• Monitor associate safety; perform walk thru safety audits; participate in safety meetings; distribute and facilitate monthly OSHA topic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Specific knowledge of equipment and PPE
• Basic math skills to track departmental KPI's
• Basic computer skills to accurately input time in Kronos
• Read, write, and speak English. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is helpful
• Knowledge of poultry slaughter processes

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Poultry, Animal or Food Science or related field preferred

• 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership role or have successfully completed Butterball’s Leadership Apprentice Program

• Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing helpful

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.