Shift Manager

Wayne Farms•Kinston, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of plant operations on a production shift, and ensuring all procedures are followed ensuring achievement of the highest level of productivity in the most cost efficient manner. Provide leadership and manage a shift of production employees, ensuring compliance with all food safety programs, and enforcing Wayne Farms’ policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment; OR Associates Degree in a relevant discipline AND 6 years’ relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
Minimum 5 years’ leadership and/or supervisory experience of 200+ persons.
Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMPs and HACCP.
Proficient knowledge of production processes, general line maintenance and staffing.
Proficient English language knowledge and skills (oral and written).
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
Demonstrated success building effective teams with proven ability to lead by engaging and motivating a team and influencing an organization.
Effective interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft office programs.
Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently.
High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
8+ years’ experience within the food manufacturing industry.
8+ years’ supervisory and/or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned shift’s production operations.
Work with employees to develop good working relationships and high morale while performing administrative duties as it relates to the production process.
Manager production objectives and ensure they are being met.
Foster positive communication ensuring project timelines and tasks are completed.
Develop and train employees, holding monthly shift safety meetings, group discussions, and troubleshooting areas that might cause problems with production.
Handle employee grievances.
Oversee all production employees while providing an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity performance.
Manage all aspects of production processing and employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
Ensure safety throughout assigned work area.
Review and ensure reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
Work with Quality Assurance ensuring a food safe and sanitary environment within specifications and USDA requirements.
Establish and adjust procedures meeting production schedules, production efficiencies, and budget objectives.
Plan and implement process improvements.
Ensure compliance with established food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOPs and GMPs.
Optimize profit reducing costs with continuous improvement activities through employee involvement and positive leadership.
Perform all other duties as assigned.