Operations Lead - 2nd Shift Roll Stock Acorn

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Lead supports daily production operations in the Roll Stock department by helping ensure procedures are followed, production lines start on time, product flow remains consistent, and customer specifications are met. The role helps drive productivity cost-effectively while supporting food safety, quality, safety, and company standards.

The Operations Lead supports supervisors by directing team members, filling in at production positions as needed, assisting with production paperwork, training new team members, and monitoring department performance. The position also supports team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.

Requirements

• Excellent attendance.
• 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 a 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.
• Must pass a post-offer drug and alcohol screening before starting employment.
• Employment eligibility must be documented by the end of the employee's third day of work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with getting the Hand/Leg Debone line started on time each day.
• Help ensure 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 plant departments 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.

Benefits

• Weekly payroll.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Semi-subsidized medical coverage.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• HSA and FSA.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed