1st Shift-Sr Production Manager-Humboldt, TN
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting in controlling expenses; ensuring compliance and coordination with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements; interpreting and enforcing company policies; maintaining non-union programs; assisting in determining manpower needs and making staffing recommendations; preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports; solving problems effectively with appropriate follow-up; and working with department heads to achieve production, quality, yield, labor, and performance goals. The role also oversees housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards throughout the facility. Additional responsibilities include managing, evaluating, and training production supervisors, overseeing designated shift operations, and performing other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience required
- Five or more years of related industry experience required
- Five or more years of supervisory experience in a meat processing facility required
- Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations is required
- Standard computer proficiency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with hourly team members, supervisors, upper management, and government officials
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities
- Must lead by example, effectively delegate responsibility, exercise sound judgment and decision-making, and demonstrate strong managerial skills
- Candidates should maintain excellent safety and attendance records
- Able to work collaboratively with department heads to achieve safety, production, quality, and yield goals
- Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred
- Poultry processing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting in controlling expenses
- Ensuring compliance and coordination with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements
- Interpreting and enforcing company policies
- Maintaining non-union programs
- Assisting in determining manpower needs and making staffing recommendations
- Preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports
- Solving problems effectively with appropriate follow-up
- Working with department heads to achieve production, quality, yield, labor, and performance goals
- Overseeing housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards throughout the facility
- Managing, evaluating, and training production supervisors
- Overseeing designated shift operations
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager
- Manage subordinate supervisors and plant team members in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
- Interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, monitoring performance, coaching, counseling, disciplining, rewarding employees, and resolving workplace issues
- Maintaining personal safety and food safety
- Direct responsibility for food safety, food quality, and product legality
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
