Harvest Offal Supervisor

American Foods Group, LLC•Wright City, MO

About The Position

The Harvest Offal Supervisor directs, controls, and coordinates a team to create a positive work environment with high morale. The role develops constructive working relationships and promotes a commitment to human and food safety, product quality, and company values. The supervisor leads training and team development, coordinates department operations and staffing, monitors productivity and product quality, and carries out safety, quality-assurance, and administrative duties. The description notes that the employee may also perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. The company describes America's Heartland Packing as a 775,000-square-foot greenfield project scheduled to open in early 2025, with a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks. The role may involve extensive travel, including extended stays at plant sites.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Three to five years of proven supervisory experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of harvest operations, including yield, sanitary dressing, carcass anatomy, and animal welfare.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to travel extensively, which may include extended stays at plant sites.
Good computer skills, including ability to use designated programs and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong work ethic and professional attitude and appearance.
Ability to overcome reasonable obstacles.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to be assertive and 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 occasionally stand, walk, or sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and lift and/or move objects.
Close, distance, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Post-high-school education, including an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing ability; fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, or Creole is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct, control, and coordinate a team, fostering high morale, constructive working relationships, and commitment to safety and product quality.
Conduct line meetings and encourage professional team building.
Promote succession development and oversee employee training in assigned areas.
Participate in operational meetings.
Evaluate departmental work performance and take corrective action as necessary.
Use Kronos reports to identify staffing shortages and verify labor hours for accurate crewing and payroll reports.
Schedule and communicate employee tasks.
Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.
Perform SQF checks and monitor cleanliness and housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
Help minimize product contamination.
Conduct job-specific training to ensure proper equipment operation.
Monitor use of appropriate safety equipment and safe work practices.
Conduct thorough accident investigations as necessary.
Hold monthly safety meetings and group discussions to support compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and industry standards.
Report policy infractions and participate in appropriate disciplinary steps, including issuing disciplinary action in accordance with company practices and procedures.