Operations Lead - Cut-up & Rehang 2nd Shift Liberty

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Lead is responsible for supporting daily production operations by helping ensure procedures are followed, production lines start on time, product flow remains consistent, and customer specifications are met. This role helps drive productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while supporting food safety, quality, safety, and company standards. The Operations Lead supports supervisors by helping direct team members, filling in at production positions as needed, assisting with production paperwork, training new team members, and monitoring department performance. This position plays an important role in supporting team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.

Requirements

Excellent attendance required.
Must know or be willing to learn all jobs in the Operations department.
Basic math and reading skills.
Ability to complete paperwork as needed.
Proven performance and positive attitude.
Ability to help train new team members and monitor performance.
Ability to assist with leading hourly team members in a production environment.
Ability to promote safety, food safety, animal welfare, and operational standards.
Ability to respond to team member concerns and support team member engagement.
Ability to follow and enforce company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in operations, poultry processing, food processing, production, or manufacturing.
Prior lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience.
Experience working with USDA inspectors or supporting regulatory expectations in a production environment.
Familiarity with production paperwork, production checks, and department start-up procedures.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Responsibilities

Assist the Supervisor with getting the Cut-up & Rehang line started on time each day.
Help ensure all procedures are followed to support productivity, cost efficiency, customer specifications, and consistent product flow.
Direct and lead team members during daily production operations as assigned.
Fill in at any position as needed to ensure consistent product flow.
Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed.
Respond to USDA inspectors and their concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Help train new team members and monitor their performance.
Perform production checks to ensure the department is performing to established standards.
Assist supervisors and managers with issues in other departments of the plant as needed.
Support compliance with food safety programs, quality standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.
Promote a safe work environment by following safety requirements and helping prevent and report unsafe acts or conditions.
Support team member performance, development, safety, and work schedule needs as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.