Assistant Supervisor II

Summary

This position provides support to the production supervisor, is responsible for the daily production of poultry processing to meet established company requirements, quality control and USDA standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the 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.


• Supports safety, 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, and company requirements.


• Must be able to continually position and reposition 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.


• All other related duties as assigned.

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

• High School Diploma with at least four years of poultry experience (table, machine, cone).


• Knowledge of Poultry Plant Production 

Knowledge/Skills

• PC skills required (MS Office)-Basic


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills preferred 


• 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. 

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.

Supports supervisor and  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 to climb and crawl in confined spaces.


• Must be able to communicate with all level of employees as well as outside vendors and government agencies.

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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.