White Meat Superintendent - 1st Shift

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. How this role will be impactful The shift Superintendent is responsible for providing direction to all production supervisors in packaging on their designated shift. This includes ensuring a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimum downtime; strictly adhering to company standards and procedures and customer specifications and quality standards; complying with the department HACCP Plan and providing for HACCP recordkeeping; and assigning, training, and monitoring staff in accordance with company policies. Directs first shift processing supervisors to meet production orders in conjunction with team members to: Maintain quality standards of products. Maintain department performance within standards for efficient utilization of human resources and materials. Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to the Plant Manager. Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes, including lean manufacturing and TQM. Ensure that all production processes and products adhere to GMP standards and customer specifications and are in compliance with the company’s HACCP Plan. Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by maintenance staff and outside vendors, in consultation with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel, vendors, and USDA representatives. Keep abreast of current poultry processing technologies and systems. Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other appropriate government regulations. Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Farmer Focus business objectives.

Requirements

Associate degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent in experience
3 years proven supervisory experience in poultry plant management or other manufacturing
Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely fashion
Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people
Ability to motivate others to work towards an environment of continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to work well with and guide other people effectively and to positively influence the attitude and performance of others
Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Mentor and motivate team members, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
Communicate performance standards to team members, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, GMP’s, and HAACP procedures.
Train and enforce safety regulations and practices.
Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
Facilitate team meetings, including team member training.
Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and maintained.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality standards of products.
Maintain department performance within standards for efficient utilization of human resources and materials.
Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to the Plant Manager.
Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes, including lean manufacturing and TQM.
Ensure that all production processes and products adhere to GMP standards and customer specifications and are in compliance with the company’s HACCP Plan.
Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by maintenance staff and outside vendors, in consultation with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager.
Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel, vendors, and USDA representatives.
Keep abreast of current poultry processing technologies and systems.
Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other appropriate government regulations.
Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Farmer Focus business objectives.