Mgr Ii, Shift Jobs

Primary Function

The Shift Manager manages all aspects of production and provides leadership for employees on second shift.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Work with all employees to ensure production/yield requirements are met on a daily basis.
• Ensure safety of all employees.
• Assist supervisors with supervising and training production employees.
• Participates in development of employees within designated areas.
• Work with Quality Assurance department personnel to ensure all food safety and specifications are met.
• Responsible for entire shift operations including oversight for maintenance personnel.
• Enforce company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Administer corrective action plans and disciplinary actions to ensure consistency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1 – 10 salary and hourly employees.
• This is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in similar production environment; preferably in the food industry.
• Previous experience in poultry industry, preferably with First and Second processing.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous thermal processing experience.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently.
• Proficient English language knowledge and skills (oral and written).
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft office programs.
• High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMPs and HACCP.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated success building effective teams with proven ability to lead by engaging and motivating a team and influencing an organization.
• Proficient knowledge of production processes, general line maintenance and staffing.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with all levels within the organization.

REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
• Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.