Essential Functions
- Ensure attainment and quality of products in order to achieve distributor/customer total satisfaction. Take corrective measures to address any gaps within area of responsibility.
- Supervise and provide directions for team members engaged in production, sanitation, cooking and chilling.
- With support from HR and L&D, build and maintain an effective supervisory team.
- Analyze operation on a continual basis to improve costs, quality and service.
- Evaluate staffing needs on a weekly basis.
- Build an effective relationship with internal and external customers.
- Work closely with the USDA Inspector to ensure that all USDA Regulations are adhered to and deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner. Review USDA NR reports and learn to respond to the corrective actions necessary in a timely manner.
- Actively participate in the research, justification, and implementation in long-range planning of the facility.
- Establish goals for self and team to align with plant objectives. Cascade goals to supervision team for alignment and successful execution.
- Actively participate/support in the management of department functions that include the following: Production Scheduling, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, Area Sanitation, Heat Processing, Product Chilling and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Plant Manager.
- Assist in the training and development of all employees in area of responsibility, specifically Supervisors and Lead Persons.
- Ensure cross training of employees on premium jobs is being accomplished.
- Ensure Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance Programs and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Process (HACCP) are being followed.
- Ensure all sanitary, quality and consistency requirements are met in area of responsibility.
- Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of Total Quality Management (TQM) process.
- Direct and enforce the Safety Program in area of responsibility.
- Actively participate in capital expenditure requisitioning process, budgeting and goal setting.
- Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to ensure required preventive maintenance is being performed on all department equipment.
- Ensure all rules, policies and regulations of Company are enforced.
- Attend the staff meeting on a daily basis and be a part of conducting the daily Supervisors meeting.
- Ensure smooth transition and communication system is in place between shifts.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Ready to Eat (RTE) meats and Smokehouse Operations are preferred
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or work experience/knowledge equivalent to such degree is required.
Three (3) to five(5) years related industry experience, preferably in food plant sanitation, smokehouse operations and meat-processing production
Exposure to and/or experience in Quality Assurance, Total Quality Management (TQM), Hazard Analysis Control Critical Process (HACCP) and Safety are a plus.
English/Spanish bilingual would be a plus.
Language Skills
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and ensure understanding from all levels across the organization.
English/Spanish Bilingual is a plus.
Mathematical Skills
Must have basic math skills and ability to perform calculations of formulations, ingredients, yields, man-hours, etc.
Must be able to create, read and analyze charts, graphs and logs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to deal with multiple personalities. Sound judgement in decision making. Ability to prioritize needs in a crisis time. Ability to prioritize the needs of the daily production schedule.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration
N/A
Physical Demands
The ability to be on your feet and walking the facility for lengthy time periods.
Able to work in cold, wet meat processing environment
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Work Environment
Ability to work in a damp and cold work area. Some office work.
Location:Jarratt, VATime Type:Full timeDepartment:Plant Management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Three to five years related industry experience (food plant sanitation, smokehouse operations, meat-processing production)
- Supervisory experience managing production and sanitation teams
- Familiarity with USDA regulations and ability to work with USDA inspectors
- Basic math skills; ability to perform calculations for formulations, yields, man-hours; read and analyze charts and logs
- Ability to work on feet for long periods in cold, wet meat processing environment and lift up to 30 lbs
- Experience with Ready to Eat (RTE) meats and smokehouse operations
- Exposure to Quality Assurance, Total Quality Management (TQM), HACCP and Safety programs
- English/Spanish bilingual
Boar's Head Brand Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Since Boar's Head was founded in 1905, much has changed. While many have learned to cut corners, we are happy to say we haven't changed with the times, and over 110 years later, we're still using only the finest ingredients—pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and no fillers, by-products, artificial colors or flavors, gluten or trans fat. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items. With Boar’s Head, you can trust each and every one of our products was prepared with the utmost care. Offering the world’s best delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments is a never-ending quest that calls for a special type of team member. One who consistently: • Pushes for excellence in their personal and professional lives. • Invests in fostering relationships through open communication and respect. • Collaborates to passionately delight our customers. In exchange, we proudly provide: • Top medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and their families. • Competitive pay, bonus, and 401(k) plans. • Opportunities to participate in the Boar’s Head Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program. • Career development opportunities through on-the-job, e-learning, and instructor-led training. Our Learning Management System has hundreds of courses to help team members learn and grow. • Community involvement activities that tackle critical hunger-relief, healthcare, and education initiatives through non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, The ALS Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and hospital foundations throughout the country.
