Food Processing Superintendent/Manager

The operations Leadership Agency-TOLA; Valdosta, Waycross (GA, GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leadership agency in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking a Supervisor to ensure all procedures are followed for maximum productivity and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in the poultry or food industry, and effective leadership skills managing 20 or more employees. Effective communication skills and basic computer knowledge are essential. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. This role may require working weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in the poultry or food industry is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Train employees for maximum quality and productivity.
• Plan and schedule manpower and materials effectively.
• Manage employee performance with feedback.
• Investigate areas for quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Promote safety in the working area.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assuring all procedures are followed in achieving the highest level or productivity in the most cost efficient manner possible while still maintaining the specification of the customer. Make sure all reporting requirements are met for area of supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
• Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
• Manages employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through pro‑active employee communication and employee involvement.
• Investigates, in cooperation with other departments, areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control and equipment maintenance and provides suggestions.
• Promotes safety throughout area where crew is working.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience a plus.
• Previous leadership skills with 20 or more employees.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Capable of independent decision making.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to work assigned hours/days - including occasional weekends - as required.