Production Manager - Protein Conversion

Pilgrim's•Sumter, SC

22d

About The Position

Position at Pilgrim's Production Man a ger - Protein Conversion/Pet Food Ingredients GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will manage and direct the supervision of the production of this pet food ingredients/protein conversion plant. This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

5+ years experience in the p et food/protein conversion i ndustry with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Must have good leadership skills.
Must have the ability to interact with operational and processing management.
Must demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the pro duction of within the plant
Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas.
Monitoring performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals.
Setting objectives and reviewing shift's performance versus objectives.
Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost.
Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards.
Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs.
Analyzing equipment on a daily basis and reviewing with maintenance superintendent.
Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals.
Establishing challenging goals and standards fo r each supervisor and encourage them to give their best effort.
Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances, appraising performance, recommending salary action and developing for potential promotion.
Monitoring operations to meet company policies, quality specifications, USDA and OSHA standards.
Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions.
Managing all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment.
Taking immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions.