Who We Are
A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farms, focused on providing customers with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

Summary

Supervises production employees on assigned shifts to ensure production guidelines are being met within established timing, quality, and cost standards. Trains, directs, coaches, and leads the production team in the day-to-day operations to meet production, safety and quality requirements. Drives the communication of production goals and objectives, as well as results in order to effectively motivate the team to maintain a high standard of product quality while maximizing plant efficiencies. Directs the routine maintenance and set up of machines, equipment, and facilities.

Education, Licensure and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, biology, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, food engineering, microbiology, ago-industrial engineering or similar field OR a combination of education and experience required. 
• Knowledge of SAP, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Order processing, and Inventory software, preferred.
• Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures, preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Please note: This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.):

1. Performs daily walks and visual inspections of the Production floor in observation of unsafe acts or conditions; takes immediate corrective action where necessary.
2. Maintains safety/environmental self-audits & visual checks, champions all safety or ergonomic activities for the department and helps to develop and meet plant safety goals.
3. Maintain desired product quality and safety. Ensure all employees know and understand the Food Safety plan and the Food Quality plan.
4. Trains employees to ensure safe operating procedures are followed, including lock-out and tag-out.
5. Adheres to product specification requirements throughout the manufacturing process to maintain the desired product quality results.
6. Maintains adequate knowledge of products and equipment to ensure the ability to direct employees to perform the job properly.
7. Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with HACCP and USDA regulations, taking corrective action when necessary.
8. Walks the production floor daily and holds monthly line meetings to address questions and concerns.
9. Maintain or exceed goals on yields and efficiencies.
10. Works with the Operations Managers and/or Superintendents/Supervisors to maintain knowledge of yields and variances, methods of calculations, typical problem areas and methods for corrections and improvement.
11. Suggests changes in workflow processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department and/or production crew to maintain the lowest level of downtime and product costs possible.
12. Traces and analyzes key product result measures for improvement opportunities.
13. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 
14. Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.
15. Reports any inconsistencies, repairs needed or problems with the machinery to the maintenance department.
16. May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guidance to employees on the Production Floor. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well. Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as grafts/flow sheets, financials, general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, and other administrative forms as outlined above.

Must be able to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings. Must be able to present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups including residents, employees, managers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

In order to perform duties, must be able to:

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and fractions.
2. Compute rate, discounts, ratios, and percent, and
3. Make, read and interpret financials, graphs, rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense and judgment in solving problems and interpreting and understanding instructions furnished in written or oral form. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action yet reason when to involve supervisor.

Computer Skills 

Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.

Other Skills and Abilities 

1. Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.
2. Basic office skills such as phone skills, voice mail, copying, faxing, typing, and directing visitors.
3. Ability to function independently given assigned duties.

1. Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
2. Ability motivate, train and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement.
3. Good planning and priority setting skills.
4. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
5. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
6. Ability to work in varying production environments (heat and cold).
7. May be required to work long hours and weekends.
8. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to employees on the Production Floor.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability
• Referral program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans

Wholestone Prestage is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.