Director of Operations Fabrication

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

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About The Position

As the Director of Operations Fabrication, you will partner with leadership to understand and execute the fabrication strategies as the plant ramps up. The ideal candidate is someone who wants to get in at the very start to plan and build the function for when the facility is fully operational.
Oversee daily operations of the fabrication departments (under the supervision of VP Operations).
Manage all fabrication processes (Cooler sortation, fabrication, ground beef, shipping); ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate operations according to customer specifications.
Coordinate and oversee daily activities of supervisors in the fabrication departments to ensure efficient production of wholesome quality products.
Monitor and control downtime; provide solutions to reduce downtime.
Maintain high production and quality while ensuring the safest working environment possible.
Actively monitor food security and defense surveillance inside the facility and its operation.
Ensure all company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures are enforced and followed (e.g. SQF, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA).
Monitor the cleanliness of the work areas.
Complete reports and other paperwork (e.g. discipline, progress evaluations, terminations).
Ensure every position is filled before starting up; ensure job rotation is followed in order to facilitate ergonomics.
Ensure all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
Promote and drive succession development within areas of responsibility.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of prior supervisory experience in fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of the entire fabrication process including ground beef, and shipping.
• Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of employees from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMP, SOP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to manage a group of personnel who perform various production tasks or activities.
• Ability to understand and control the fabrication process.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to identify and address safety hazards; promote safety on a daily basis.
• Ability to lead by example, encourage teamwork and learning, and motivate the hourly workforce.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have a high math aptitude; be assertive; and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience in ground beef and/or shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to understand and execute the fabrication strategies as the plant ramps up.
• Oversee daily operations of the fabrication departments (under the supervision of VP Operations).
• Manage all fabrication processes (Cooler sortation, fabrication, ground beef, shipping); ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate operations according to customer specifications.
• Coordinate and oversee daily activities of supervisors in the fabrication departments to ensure efficient production of wholesome quality products.
• Monitor and control downtime; provide solutions to reduce downtime.
• Maintain high production and quality while ensuring the safest working environment possible.
• Actively monitor food security and defense surveillance inside the facility and its operation.
• Ensure all company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures are enforced and followed (e.g. SQF, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA).
• Monitor the cleanliness of the work areas.
• Complete reports and other paperwork (e.g. discipline, progress evaluations, terminations).
• Ensure every position is filled before starting up; ensure job rotation is followed in order to facilitate ergonomics.
• Ensure all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
• Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
• Promote and drive succession development within areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees