Cold Floor Supervisor

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/. Redwood Farms is now accepting applications for Cold Floor Supervisor! We offer a competitive salary, and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more! Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Production Goals & Efficiencies Team Leadership & Development Safety & Quality Compliance Continuous Improvement/Strategy Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee all areas and personnel of the cold side of production including Cut Floor, Packaging, and Shipping; share leadership responsibilities with one other Cut Floor Supervisor Adhere to all HACCP and USDA requirements; maintain company’s SQF Certification by ensuring departments are audit ready Develop a strong knowledge of, and become a reputable resource for, equipment operation and processing best practices Monitor floor efficiencies, ensure quality standards are being met, and provide employee breaks and rotations, as needed Train, lead, and develop cold floor personnel; meet with and provide performance feedback to employees through New Hire Stay Interviews and Quarterly Conversations Address undesirable behaviors such as misconduct, poor performance, and value misalignments and thoroughly document correction actions taken Complete Exit Interviews upon notice of an employee’s intent to vacate role Regularly inform HR Assistant and/or Operations Manager of hiring needs; update staffing reports as needed Initiate pay increases and transfer requests; approve Paid Time Off (PTO) of direct reports Delegate and adjust work activities based on PTO requests and unexpected call-ins Complete daily production reports, respond to preventive and correction actions Report any accidents or injuries; communicate with and escalate concerns to Safety Trainer, as needed Work closely with Plant Maintenance and enter work orders to ensure equipment reliability that meets production and quality requirements Pass along new directions, operating standards, processes, and procedures presented by upper management Provide hands-on support and coverage in any area of the facility, as needed Ensure adherence with general housekeeping standards and ensure all areas are safe, clean, and organized Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment; supervisory experience, preferred
Knowledge of human-grade food production and techniques such as meat cutting and food safety, preferred
Interest in continuous learning and developing a working knowledge of company’s food processing equipment, material handling processes, and plant operations
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
Demonstrate desirable behaviors such as attendance and adherence to FUI values
Ability to operate basic computer systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Paycom experience, a plus
Advanced written and verbal communication with the ability to maintain accurate records
Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time/deadlines and delegate work
Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested
Ability to read metric or standard measurements
Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs
Travel up to 5% annually (based on invitations for corporate trainings in Redwood Falls, MN)
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Occasionally perform hand and/or wrist movements
Frequently lift up to 100 pounds from floor to waist level
Frequently pull and/or push up to 100 pounds
Frequently bend at the knees and/or waist
Frequently turn and/or twist
Frequently climb stairs up to 15 feet
Stand up to 80% of the workday, perform desk duties 20% of the workday
Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including cold/freezing temperatures and wet/slippery conditions

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish), highly desirable

Responsibilities

Oversee all areas and personnel of the cold side of production including Cut Floor, Packaging, and Shipping; share leadership responsibilities with one other Cut Floor Supervisor
Adhere to all HACCP and USDA requirements; maintain company’s SQF Certification by ensuring departments are audit ready
Develop a strong knowledge of, and become a reputable resource for, equipment operation and processing best practices
Monitor floor efficiencies, ensure quality standards are being met, and provide employee breaks and rotations, as needed
Train, lead, and develop cold floor personnel; meet with and provide performance feedback to employees through New Hire Stay Interviews and Quarterly Conversations
Address undesirable behaviors such as misconduct, poor performance, and value misalignments and thoroughly document correction actions taken
Complete Exit Interviews upon notice of an employee’s intent to vacate role
Regularly inform HR Assistant and/or Operations Manager of hiring needs; update staffing reports as needed
Initiate pay increases and transfer requests; approve Paid Time Off (PTO) of direct reports
Delegate and adjust work activities based on PTO requests and unexpected call-ins
Complete daily production reports, respond to preventive and correction actions
Report any accidents or injuries; communicate with and escalate concerns to Safety Trainer, as needed
Work closely with Plant Maintenance and enter work orders to ensure equipment reliability that meets production and quality requirements
Pass along new directions, operating standards, processes, and procedures presented by upper management
Provide hands-on support and coverage in any area of the facility, as needed
Ensure adherence with general housekeeping standards and ensure all areas are safe, clean, and organized
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance