General Foreman - Harvest

Paycom - ATS; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a second leadership role within the Harvest Department. You will supervise, coordinate and mentor a team of harvest supervisors, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in daily production.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in beef processing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential for process improvements and cross-department

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ experience in a beef processing plant.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English; bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and/or schedule activities of all department supervisors.
• Analyze production problems and recommend solutions to improve methods or motivate staff.
• Record personnel, production or operational data on forms or reports.
• Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects or causes of errors.
• Guide, direct, motivate and set performance standards for staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Location: DemKota Ranch Beef - Aberdeen, SD 57401

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Number two leadership position within the Harvest Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and/or schedule the activities of all department supervisors.
• Analyze production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
• Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Guide, direct, motivate and set performance standards and monitor performance.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Coach, mentor, or help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Ensure Harvest supervisors run their areas productively and efficiently.
• Make sure employees perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure the quality of all work product.
• Engage with all other departments efficiently, including Maintenance, FSQA and HR.
• Work with the Quality Control/USDA department to ensure product quality and food safety requirements are met.
• Act as a liaison between plant management and Harvest supervisors.
• Ensure all supervisors follow plant safety, quality and attendance procedures.
• Attend and provide input at daily supervisor meetings within the Harvest area.
• Minimize downtime.
• Inspect areas frequently to ensure supervisors perform their work properly and maintain positive employee morale.
• Work on various special projects in the Harvest area.
• Ensure the Harvest area reaches daily standards and make procedural corrections if necessary.
• Complete annual evaluations on all Harvest supervisors.
• Be directly involved in corrective action procedures with supervisors, ranging from verbal warnings to terminations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a beef processing plant.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, & communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the US.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and random drug test to be eligible for employment.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a diverse workforce and with upper-level management.
• Microsoft Office skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Physical Ability

• Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping, as needed.

Work Environment

• Ability to work 8-12+ hours a day in a hot environment.
• Constant movement.
• Rare office work.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.