Description

•  Oversees efficiency of monitoring production, scanning make sheet/product specifications, and discussing daily goals with Supervisors.
•  Responsible for overseeing the operations for designated area of responsibility, attends supervisor meetings, and reports work schedule to supervisors daily.
•  Directs supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
•  Participation in Operational Excellence project meeting project team no less than twice per year
•  Leverage advanced engineering skillsets to optimize production goals
•  Ensure reliability of plant equipment and maintain downtime at lowest possible standard per shift for the production areas assigned.
•  Meet downtime and operational goals for outlying areas as established by Plant Manager and Plant Engineer.
•  Handle any employee grievance, dispute or problem in most efficient manner possible. Any unsolved matter taken up with Human Resources.
•  Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.
•  Actively participates in group meetings, line meetings, and supervisory meetings.
•  Work with the Quality control department to ensure product quality & food safety.
•  Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth and develop teamwork to attain department objectives.
•  Monitor and confirm the machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.
•  Motivate interest in, and insure compliance with, stringent plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.
•  Assist the Plant Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement
•  Develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and cooperate with Project Engineer in the implementation of these projects.
•  Represent the entire area’s needs and point of view in discussions with plant management, regarding people, line and technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment.
•  Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA to insure that their requirements are being met.
•  Communicate with line personnel, Supervisors and Plant Engineer in addition to plant management.

•  Production and maintenance settings
•  Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
•  Working in cold/hot temperature
•  Frequent exposure to knives, hot water and production machinery.
•  Physical demands of this position may include a great deal of walking and stair climbing.
•  Environment consists of slick floors and loud noise.
•  Employee will typically work 50-55 hours per week M-F with some Saturday work if necessary.

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field required

•  2-3 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry, industry-specific experience encouraged

•  Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
•  Bilingual skills helpful
•  Capable of independent decision making
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities
•  Excellent conflict resolution skills
•  Demonstrates integrity and fairness
•  Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
•  Desire for continuous improvement
•  Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
•  Basic computer knowledge required
•  Good organizational skills
•  Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required
•  Good attendance and safety records

• Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management 

•  External: USDA and Union

•  Manages: Production supervisors and production employees

EOE, including disability/vets.