Area Manager-Night Shift MARYLAND/HURLOCK

Amick Farms•Hurlock, MD

About The Position

The Area Manager leads night-shift operations at the Maryland/Hurlock location. The role involves coaching and developing supervisors and team leaders, ensuring accountability for team member performance, attendance, and operational results, and maintaining food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards. The Area Manager works with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation to address operational challenges and improve plant performance. The position requires knowledge of protein manufacturing processes and the ability to manage large groups, interpret production reports, and respond appropriately to changing situations. The work environment includes increased noise from machinery, varying temperatures, and damp or wet conditions. The role requires good personal hygiene, adherence to applicable health codes and standards, prolonged standing, and sustained focus to ensure product quality and team member safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in the poultry industry.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures, USDA guidelines governing line processes, HACCP, SSOPs, and union contracts.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant department.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Ability to collect data and prepare and interpret production reports.
Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of team members.
Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions.
Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Strong communication skills.
High school education or equivalent.
Good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standards.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to maintain constant focus and concentration to ensure product quality and team member safety.
Knowledge of SSOP and GMP.
Knowledge of all product wash areas.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Creole.
Experience in the poultry industry.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders.
Hold team leaders accountable for team member performance, attendance, and operational results.
Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation standards, and company food safety and quality requirements.
Maintain a safe working environment, ensure proper staffing, enforce safety procedures, and address team member concerns and performance issues promptly.
Identify operational challenges, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions.
Work with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation to improve overall plant performance.
Acquire knowledge of machinery and processes used in the plant department.
Collect data and prepare and interpret production reports.
Communicate with and manage large groups of team members.
Respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions.
Perform duties consistently throughout the entire shift and follow written and verbal instructions.
Maintain attention to detail and communicate effectively.