Shift Manager - Day Shift

Peco Foods•Tuscaloosa, AL

10d

About The Position

The Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing all production, safety, quality, and personnel activities during assigned shift. Essential Functions Responsible for the overall production and operations of the processing plant. Fill in for Plant Manager in his absence. Ensure food safety/security throughout the processing plant. Develop and maintain a positive government regulatory work environment and relationship. Lead and develop continuous improvement programs. Work closely with quality assurance and maintenance in any changing of product specification or machinery change/repair. Ensure that all product produced is of the highest level and standard of quality. Performs various special tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager and the Corporate Director of Processing. Comply with all written corporate safety and plant policies. Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies. Identify and report any suspicious situations to the plant manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Operations, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field)
3+ years of prior supervisory experience in a poultry or food manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of poultry processing operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance
Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
Proficiency with production reporting systems and basic computer applications
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods
Exposure to cold, wet, noisy, and industrial processing environments
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Operations, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field)

Responsibilities

Overseeing all production, safety, quality, and personnel activities during assigned shift
Responsible for the overall production and operations of the processing plant
Fill in for Plant Manager in his absence
Ensure food safety/security throughout the processing plant
Develop and maintain a positive government regulatory work environment and relationship
Lead and develop continuous improvement programs
Work closely with quality assurance and maintenance in any changing of product specification or machinery change/repair
Ensure that all product produced is of the highest level and standard of quality
Performs various special tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager and the Corporate Director of Processing
Comply with all written corporate safety and plant policies
Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies
Identify and report any suspicious situations to the plant manager