Value Added Lead

JOB SUMMARY
 Responsible for maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line leadership. This individual is expected to work closely with various departments using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provide leadership and operational direction to the Value Added Team Members.
• Responsible for production, preparation, and packaging of products.
• Ensure all Team Members have proper work attire, safety equipment and training. 
• Ensure that all processing activities are in conformance with product specifications. 
• Balances quality, productivity, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas. 
• Conducts inspections, constantly monitors work area for cleanliness and ensures that product contamination is kept to a minimum. 
• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development.
• Assures that all employees follow company policies, procedures and established work instructions. 
• Notify Supervision immediately of any mechanical issues, down time etc.
• Additional job duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Previous experience in Retail Beef, Case Ready and cutting knowledge preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience and leadership skills in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Beef plant experience and bilingual Spanish and English preferred. 
• Experience working with a diverse group of people. 
• Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results. 
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environment 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills. 
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.