Bilingual Harvest Floor Production Manager (Lamb Processing)

American Lamb•Denver, CO

4h•$73,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the lamb harvest operation with meaningful impact on yield, quality, and safety. Use your bilingual (English/Spanish) skills to coach, train, and communicate across a diverse team. Own schedules, budgets, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment (USDA/FDA/EPA/OSHA).

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) – required.
Comfortable reading technical documents, writing routine reports, presenting to small groups, and handling sensitive inquiries.
High school diploma or GED; 3+ years related experience/training or equivalent combination.
HACCP Certification – required.
Professional presence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask across priorities; minimal travel.

Responsibilities

Direct daily harvest activities to improve manpower efficiency, yields, material use, and machine utilization.
Collaborate as part of the management team; take on duties assigned by the Operations Manager and General Manager.
Build and manage production schedules; set departmental objectives and expectations for people and output.
Recruit, develop, and lead the team: hiring, performance management, discipline, training, and resource planning.
Create and manage departmental budgets and production forecasts.
Compile and present reporting on forecasts, productivity, and safety metrics.
Optimize workflow, labor scheduling, and employee placement to meet/exceed company targets.
Troubleshoot production issues and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.
Oversee purchasing of supplies and equipment for the department.
Apply problem-solving, team-building, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies to hit key KPIs.
Monitor throughput and efficiencies; act quickly to protect both quality and volume goals.
Implement and maintain safety standards aligned with legal and company requirements.
Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, EPA, and OSHA.