General Foreperson Harvest

American Foods Group, LLC•Wright City, MO

About The Position

The General Foreperson Harvest oversees the harvest floor and production activities from setup through yields, quality, employee and food safety, volume, costs, claims, turnover, absenteeism, supervisor training, record keeping, line maintenance, and staffing. The role provides leadership and ensures execution of departmental business plans in the Harvest area, while coordinating with peers and other departments. It reports to the Harvest Superintendent. The Foreperson oversees Supervisors and day-to-day departmental activities, including crewing, scheduling, work quality, productivity, and employee training. The position also participates in plant management and operational meetings, conducts line meetings, maintains and implements documents and product specifications, and evaluates department performance. The role supports safe equipment operation, effective housekeeping, employee relations, and compliance with company practices and EEO/AA guidelines. This description is not all-inclusive; related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs. America's Heartland Packing is described as a 775,000-square-foot greenfield project expected to open in early 2025. The facility will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
At least 3–5 years of experience in Harvest.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to withstand long periods in a hot or humid/warm environment.
Good computer skills, including ability to use designated programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be assertive and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to encourage professional team building.
Ability to follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper equipment operation.
Ability to follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices.
Ability to develop and maintain effective employee relations.
Strong work ethic and professional attitude and appearance.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, or sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach, talk, and hear; and lift or move objects.
Close, distance, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

Post-high-school education, such as an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Prior Lead or Foreperson experience.
Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and ensure execution of departmental business plans in the Harvest area.
Oversee Supervisors and day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to schedules, priorities, operation sequence, and processing specifications.
Manage crewing, scheduling, work quality, productivity, and employee training in assigned areas.
Oversee safety, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment.
Participate in plant management and operational meetings and conduct line meetings.
Update, maintain, and implement documents, records, and product specifications.
Conduct employment actions in accordance with EEO/AA guidelines, including hiring, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, and termination.
Evaluate department work performance and take corrective action, including disciplinary or termination action in accordance with company practices and procedures.
Coordinate material flow through assigned department stages and with other departments.
Suggest or develop improved processes and production methods.