Duties:
- Manage the production line/department by establishing procedures and adjusting as necessary to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies, and meet or exceed budget objectives.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (e.g., hold product, accidents, downtime).
- Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (e.g., departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields).
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for timely repairs and upgrades to ensure that production equipment is properly maintained and serviced to prevent breakdowns.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food-safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements.
- Oversee and lead the production team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure staff members perform their duties effectively.
- Maintain, correct, and submit daily and weekly timecards for employees for payroll using UKG.
- Follow and promote all safety initiatives (e.g., wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in mandatory areas) to help maintain a zero-accident culture.
- Oversee the processing phase of food production, ensuring that raw materials are transformed into the desired food products. This may include responsibilities related to mixing, cooking, and shaping processes.
- Work in a refrigeration environment with temperatures of 28-32 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Walking, standing, bending, twisting
- Lifting up to 30 pounds at arm's length on a continual basis
- Occasionally lifting up to 60 pounds
- Use of both hands and arms
- Must be able to work in a safety-sensitive position
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associate Degree in Management, Food Science, or a related discipline
Experience:
- Required: At least 2-5 years of increasingly responsible production supervision or management experience in the food processing industry
- Preferred: Same as required, including at least one year in the meat or associated perishable food processing industry
Language:
- English proficiency, both verbally and in writing, to communicate effectively with other employees
Employment Benefits & Incentives:
- Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit
- Product Discounts
- Sliced lunch meats provided daily
- MTA Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Disability, and 401K (subject to plan documents and company policies)
