Shift Manager - nights

Peco Foods•Pocahontas, AR

About The Position

The Shift Manager oversees production and assigned staff, including production and operations for 1st and 2nd Processing and other departments as needed. The role may fill in for the Plant Manager and is responsible for payroll and timekeeping oversight, food safety and security, product quality, regulatory relationships, and continuous improvement. The position works collaboratively with Quality Assurance and Maintenance on product specification changes and machinery repairs or changes. The Shift Manager must comply with corporate and plant policies, maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness according to plant GMP policies, follow packaging and labeling specifications, and identify and report suspicious situations that could affect product integrity or safety. The role works nights and may require flexible hours and weekends in a warm, cold, wet, or damp processing-plant environment, with standing and walking throughout the workday and lifting as needed.

Requirements

2–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication skills and experience developing leaders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work flexible hours, night shift, and weekends.
Project management and budget management experience.
Familiarity with various types of machinery throughout the processing plant.
Strong working knowledge and understanding of PSM.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly oversee production and other assigned staff.
Oversee weekly payroll and timekeeping processes.
Manage production and operations for 1st and 2nd Processing and other departments as needed.
Fill in for the Plant Manager as needed.
Ensure food safety and security throughout the processing plant.
Develop and maintain a positive working environment and relationship with government regulators.
Lead and develop continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance on product specification changes and machinery repair or changes.
Ensure all products meet the highest quality standards.
Perform special tasks and projects as assigned.
Comply with written corporate and plant policies.
Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies.
Follow written product packaging and labeling specifications.
Identify and report suspicious situations, including product tampering, willful product adulteration, unauthorized employees in restricted areas, and equipment malfunctions that may risk product wholesomeness.