12 hr Days (2-2-3) Supervisor Blending (Salm)

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

About The Position

The Supervisor Blending oversees and directs shift formulation, blending, and seasoning activities to ensure the safe and efficient preparation of raw meat product for processing, as well as sanitation of the Inspection, Blending, and Seasoning rooms. The role ensures compliance with safety, food safety, SQF, quality, GMP, and USDA requirements. The supervisor directly supervises the Blending Team Leader, Blending Operators, and Blender Helpers assigned to the shift. Supervisory duties include training Partners, planning and assigning work, directing and appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining, and resolving workplace problems in accordance with company policies and applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma is normally required.
Prior leadership experience.
At least 3 years of work experience in a USDA-FSIS-regulated food manufacturing environment.
Experience with meat blending operations or ready-to-eat processed meats manufacturing.
Effective interpersonal communication skills, including strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to read and interpret product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before small groups.
Ability to listen well and promote open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and MAS500 or a related integrated manufacturing software system.
Strong basic math skills, including calculating percentages and fractions for recipe quantities and performing arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Meat technology knowledge and ability to troubleshoot common blend-quality issues.
Experience formulating sausage to defined fat and moisture levels.
Experience incorporating water/fat-binding ingredients, such as soy proteins and oat fiber, and inclusions, such as individual quick-frozen vegetables and cheese, into sausage.

Responsibilities

Oversee blending activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Communicate expected performance results and disseminate relevant production information to shift personnel in a timely manner.
Review shift metrics with Partners to monitor performance against standards and schedule.
Ensure ongoing compliance with Salm Partners and USDA sanitation and food safety requirements.
Oversee setup and operation of seasoning-room, inspection, and blending-room equipment and processes to meet the blending schedule.
Ensure Case Pack regrind is consumed in Blending as scheduled and meets product-specific Operational Parameters.
Review daily production reports and track and report downtime and completed blends.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures accurately reflect processes and are consistently followed.
Monitor production flow and implement suggestions to improve throughput.
Work with Maintenance personnel, operators, and helpers to resolve equipment problems.
Communicate production issues and concerns to the Blending Manager, including equipment performance, product quality, safety, and food safety concerns.
Address and resolve Partner issues through coaching and the progressive disciplinary process.
Identify Partner training needs and seek resources to develop Partner skills.
Monitor Partner schedules and attendance, manage time-off requests, and report unplanned absences to HR promptly.
Review and approve weekly requests for temporary personnel for the following week's staffing needs.
Promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Ensure required sanitation activities are completed.
Ensure Partner compliance with SOP, SSOP, GMP, and SQF requirements.
Follow and enforce established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Follow and enforce company safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Train, plan, assign, and direct the work of the assigned Blending Team Leader, Blending Operators, and Blender Helpers; appraise performance, reward and discipline Partners, and resolve problems.