Processing Supervisor

Summary

Reporting to the Processing Manager, supervise the day to day activities of the workforce in a liquid and shell egg processing facility. Ensure that machinery and equipment are calibrated and functioning properly. Train employees on work methods and standard operating procedures. Move employees to the work to ensure efficient functioning of grading and breaking operations.     

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day supervision of processing line employees during scheduled shifts.
• Train, schedule and assess performance including appraisals and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for successful pre and post operational inspections.
• Interpret company policies to plant personnel and enforce safety regulations.
• Key in customer audits. Assist in maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Monitor liquid inventory.
• Supervise liquid inventory and ensure proper rotation is maintained.
• Work with Quality dept. to ensure product safety.
• Willingness to assist at other facility as needed.
• Supervise dissembling, cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling the processing equipment on a daily basis
• Supervise tanker loader responsibilities, shipping and dock.
• Enforce safety programs and fill out incident reports and follow proper retraining procedures.
• Assist with any other special projects as requested.
• Other 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.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Business, Production Management or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in food processing and sanitation or related field and/or equivalent educational experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities                                           

• Good communication skills are essential
• Ability to manage English and Spanish speaking employees, fluency of Spanish preferred 
• Experience providing documented training to employees.
• Strong organizational skills required.

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.  Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).