Harvesting Supervisor

Spectrum Preferred Meats, Inc.; Mount Morris (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned pork processing facility in Mount Morris seeks a Team Manager. You'll oversee team training, compliance, and production activities, ensuring quality and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, and thrive in fast-paced environments. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Excellent written/verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to function at a high level within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate new team members on SOPs.
• Perform incident investigations and product audits.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP/SSOP and Quality Control.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Spectrum Preferred Meats is a family-owned, USDA inspected pork processing facility located 90 miles west of Chicago in Mount Morris, Illinois. For over 50 years and three generations we have strived to be the preferred pork supplier for our customers. Spectrum Team Members exercise the highest standard of animal welfare, quality control, and food safety measures to ensure our tradition of providing premium pork at a competitive price continue.

Our starting hourly wage and rapid career advancement make us one of the premier pork producers in Northern Illinois.

Team Building

· Train new Team Members on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

· Evaluate and ensure effectiveness in daily team member engagement meetings

· Perform Weekly Qualification meetings (New Team Members)

· Administer Disciplinary Actions

· Coaching all Harvesting Team Members (corrective action, SOP's, key expectations, KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator))

· Coordinate Positive celebrations/recognition

· Perform hiring manager responsibilities for all non-exempt team members

· Develop cross-training matrix (within dept.)

· Executing under Change management plan

· Use Continuous Improvement tools to engage and develop team members

· Investigate and resolve team member complaints and issues

· Perform annual team member evaluation form

Production Activity

· Perform checklist daily

· Perform incident investigations as needed

· Participate in daily product audits to identify opportunities for improvement

· Perform Customer Complaints investigations and implement corrective actions

· Investigate internal/external food safety/quality process deviations identify and implement corrective actions

· Observe production processes and ensure that all SOPs are established, followed and continually improved

· Monitor area KPI's for variance vs. target and make corrective actions

· Execute Product Improvement Requests

· Use Continuous Improvement tools to identify and sustain processes

· Execute and implement and ensure compliance to HACCP/SSOP, and Quality Control Program

· Manage job sharing opportunities or cross training within team members qualifications to meet production schedules and build depth

· Work with maintenance on operational efficiencies

· Ensure all operational materials/supplies are available

· Coordinating with materials mgmt. to support schedule attainment effectiveness

· Update and maintain a list of opportunities/action items and follow through to completion

· Ensure timely production reporting to cost accounting

· Scheduling training re-certifications (safety, food safety, etc.)

· Submit work orders

Compliance

· Review/approve process records associated with HACCP/SSOP and Quality Control Program

· Training nonexempt team members on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance

· Training nonexempt team members on safety compliance

· Review Time & Attendance - ensure wage/hour law compliance

Team SPM

· Attend and participate in weekly meetings

· Participate in leadership opportunities

· Review personal development tools

· Support cross functional teams’ initiatives

Requirements:

· Excellent written/verbal communication/presentation skills

· Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to function at a high level within a team environment

· Ability to work independently and with individuals from multiple disciplines and with varying levels of experience

· Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where change and growth are part of the culture

· Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (proficiency in MS Access a plus)

· Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 1st shift - 8 hours/day
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

The pay range for this role is:

60,000 - 80,000 USD per year (Mount Morris, IL)