Processing Manager

Daybreak Foods, Inc.•Town of Palmyra, WI

About The Position

Reporting to the General Manager, this role involves planning, organizing, managing, and executing liquid egg processing operations for an assigned operation. The manager will ensure machinery and equipment are calibrated and functioning properly, and will work through supervisors to train employees on work methods and standard operating procedures. This role also involves moving employees to ensure efficient functioning of grading and breaking operations, and assuming an active role in leadership discussions and decisions affecting processing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology or a related field
Knowledge of all functions in the breaking room
Knowledge of egg grading process
Knowledge of measurements of production and productivity
Knowledge of time study methods and other basic industrial engineering concepts
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and their application
Polished and flexible oral and written communication skills
Innovative approach to problem solving
Ability to manage English and Spanish speaking employees
Ability to train employees
Ability to conceive and write standard operating procedures

Nice To Haves

A lesser degree of education might be accepted with equivalent experience
Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide general oversight of all liquid egg and grading processing operations
Coordinate and expedite activities in the areas of processing, food safety, sanitation, and maintenance of processing machinery, equipment and associated systems
Institute measures to improve processing methods, equipment performance and quality of product
Provide day to day supervision of processing supervisors, maintenance supervisors and maintenance technicians.
Collaborate cross-functionally with production management to optimize egg flow from layer houses to the processing facility
Collaborate cross-functionally with FSQ management to minimize incidents of non-compliance
Collaborate with Food Safety & Quality Manager to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards
Ensure adherence to all other established systems, safety procedures, work instructions and patterns, SOPs, and SSOPs established for the processing operation
Develop work schedules that optimize productive time, provide adequate downtime for stakeholders and minimize overtime
Supervise the development and maintenance of a preventive maintenance program with the aim of increasing yield and decreasing downtime
Enforce safety programs
Participate in customer and SQF audits
Maintain appropriate documentation in preparation for audits
Work collaboratively with USDA/FSIS inspector to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements
Assess supervisor performance, including the delivery of periodic performance appraisals
Work through supervisors and Human Resources to address performance deficiencies, behavioral issues and policy violations through the appropriate application of progressive discipline
Work with supervisors and Human Resources to resolve conflicts between stakeholders and the company
Review all operations related reporting on a daily basis