Value Added Manager

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef•Arkansas City, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Value Added Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Value Added and Ground Beef division, maintaining product quality, production rates, and yields across further processed, retail, grinding, and steak cutting operations. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role directs the division’s hourly team, line staffing, and production records within production priorities and standards set by the Operations Manager, and directly oversees two exempt supervisors. The manager works closely with Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Maintenance to meet customer needs and drive continuous improvement. The position also promotes a “Creekstone Proud” mindset and serves as an example of appropriate behavior, attitude, and respect for others. This is an on-site position at the Arkansas City, Kansas facility. The manager must be available to work the assigned shift, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed. The work takes place in a cold, wet production environment and requires wearing specified personal protective equipment.

Requirements

3–5+ years of beef plant supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of beef cuts, yields, and production processes.
Experience working with a diverse labor force.
Strong leadership skills, including conflict resolution, coaching, and inspiring good work.
Problem-solving, project management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and resourceful.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Clear verbal and written communication skills; able to present ideas, concerns, and questions thoughtfully, positively, and professionally.
Ability to take direction humbly and collaborate to define and pursue team goals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to stand for 8 or more hours per day and to climb, stoop, crouch, push, pull, and grasp.
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
Ability to work in a cold, wet production environment while wearing required PPE, including a hard hat, safety-toe boots, safety goggles, and hair/beard net.
Availability to work the assigned shift, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience in case-ready operations and steak cutting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to hourly employees in the Value Added and Ground Beef division.
Direct daily production according to the make sheet, customer specifications, and efficiency and yield targets.
Oversee further processed items, including high-end retail products and customer-specific programs.
Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure processing conforms to product specifications.
Meet customer orders, specifications, and delivery needs.
Project and secure sufficient packaging materials for efficient operations.
Track department waste and identify opportunities for improvement.
Inspect and monitor work areas for cleanliness and protect product from contamination.
Oversee staff training and cross-training, appraise performance, and initiate corrective action when necessary and consistent with Company policy.
Address employee concerns and complaints in partnership with Human Resources.
Enforce health and safety policies and immediately report infractions to Human Resources.
Coordinate line staffing and general production line maintenance.
Maintain accurate production, yield, and labor records for the division.
Recommend process and continuous improvement opportunities to the Operations Manager.
Refer customer escalations, product holds, and decisions beyond the role’s authority to the Operations Manager.
Develop and promote positive working relationships with employees, peers, leaders, and others.
Perform other duties as assigned.