1st shift Poultry Processing Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Poultry Processing Supervisor supervises production line/ department personnel to ensure all procedures are followed in compliance with Company policies (i.e. HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, etc.) and Federal and State regulations (i.e. USDA, OSHA, etc.) while achieving the highest level of productivity and maintaining customer specifications and satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Manage production line/department by establishing procedures and adjusting as necessary to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies and meet or exceed budget objective
• sDeploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize efficiency and facilitate ergonomics to ensure production schedules are me
• tEnsure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields, etc.
• )Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.
• )Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and respond to unfavorable trend
• sPartner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirement
• sMentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvemen
• tAdminister performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basi
• sFollow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident cultur
• eWork corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceede
• dLearn, understand and adhere to current Union negotiated contract if applicabl
• ePerform additional duties as assigne

dSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• :This role supervises up to 100 employee
• sThis role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Managemen

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EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• : High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with relevant college course work preferr

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EXPERIENCE AND SKIL

• LS:Minimum one (1) years’ experience within a manufacturing setting; three (3) years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry prefer
• redDemonstrated one (1) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, Top 25 behaviors, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three (3) years’ experience prefer
• redWorking knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HAC
• CP.Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages prefer
• redStrong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple proje
• ctsProficient computer and math ski
• llsSelf-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environm
• entStrong organizational ski

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SAFETY REQUIREME

• NTS:Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and prog
• ramsWear required protective equipment in all areas where manda

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PHYSICAL REQUIREM

• ENTS:Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as n
• eededAbility to be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving produ
• ctionAbility to move about throughout
• shiftMay be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF,
• 4ºC)Exposure to wet and/or dusty enviro
• nmentWork around live and/or raw animal

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected b