JOB SUMMARY

The Food Production Supervisor Trainee will shadow the Production Supervisor/Plant Manager to learn the full scope of Food and BRC Production responsibilities including the live room, evisceration, sanitation, packaging, shipping, box room and ground areas. The role will observe best practices for managing production and staffing operations across cross-functional departments in compliance with Company policy and management guidance. The Food Production Supervisor Trainee will learn how to implement effective and efficient results associated with the production of all saleable products, including food items, pet food items, and small fryer carcasses, to meet customer specifications and production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a safety champion by creating a safety huddle topic each week and presenting it to the group every morning.
• Provide required training to employees on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Attend sales meetings to discuss production needs and goals, and be available as a backup when needed.
• Learn how to create production schedules, with safety and rotation in mind, to complete daily responsibilities.
• Train cross-functionally on all roles in order to fill skill/knowledge gaps, increase safety awareness, and increase employee skills across the plant.
• Assist with ensuring employees have all required equipment by anticipating equipment needs and ordering new equipment in a timely manner.
• Work alongside other department managers and maintenance to achieve continuous improvement.
• Develop an understanding of the Company's organizational structure and operating procedures, and recommend areas for improvement.
• Contribute toward the research and development of Company products.
• Assist employees with tasks, as needed, to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Aid employees with accurately recording inventory data and sharing inventory levels with the Sales team.
• Assist with product recalls and audits including GMP, FACTA, and EAGLE as required.
• Report on unsafe working conditions and work with maintenance on both temporary and permanent safety solutions.
• Comply with all GMP, SOP, SSOP, and HACCP procedures in an effort to train employees in compliance.
• Understand and promote the Quality System as a part of the Company's overall goal toward continual improvement through strict adherence to company policies and procedures, and actively support and uphold the principles and values of the Company.
• Record data as necessary for research purposes.
• Learn how to handle difficult situations and deliver complicated messages to employees for their understanding and compliance.
• Comply with Pel-Freez, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures, food safety standards, general safety, animal welfare, and good manufacturing practices.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Based on the essential duties listed above, this position is considered safety-sensitive and therefore all work must be performed following quality standards and established safety procedures.

EDUCATION & RELATED EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• A minimum of two years of work and safety experience within the production industry is required.
• Previous experience in a customer service role is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to be covered under the Company's automobile insurance is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures and industry regulations and guidelines required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office and internal applications.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills necessary for handling all sectors of the business.
• A focused individual capable of repeatedly exerting physical strength to safely lift and transport heavy materials.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate various types of hand and power tools, machinery, knives and saws, and other equipment to complete work tasks.
• The ability to maintain great attention to detail and meet established quality standards while managing tasks of completing priorities.
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of employees.
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations.
• The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• The ability to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal laws.
• The ability to become certified in handling the heavy equipment necessary for plant operations.
• The ability to train and lead employees to become successful in their roles.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS

The Food Production Supervisor Trainee will have limited supervisory responsibilities. The role will also interact with co-workers and management on a daily basis.