Meat Processing Lead: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Southside Market & BBQ; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to 100%

Restaurant & Market discount

Shift meal discount

401K with full company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Leadership development program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Vacation and sick pay

Holiday closures

Job summary

Southside Market & BBQ seeks a Processing Supervisor to oversee raw and fully cooked meat operations on the Elgin, Texas production floor. You will manage floor staff, ensure safety, quality, and production targets, and coordinate sanitation and inventory control.

The role requires 2–5 years in food manufacturing with leadership experience; strong knowledge of USDA/OSHA/HACCP guidelines; ability to work in cold environments and stand long hours.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma; a bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or Agribusiness preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of food manufacturing or processing floor experience, including team leadership.
• Physical demands: ability to work in rigorous, cold, or refrigerated environments and stand for long periods.
• Compliance: Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines like OSHA and USDA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee raw processing lines, sausage smoking room, fully cooked BBQ room, and chillers; manage production team and schedules.
• Direct sanitation daily and ensure adherence to safety policies.
• Enforce HACCP, GMP, and USDA guidelines; monitor temperature, recipes, and product integrity.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff; manage labor schedule and address grievances.
• Track inventory and yields; analyze production metrics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Staff leadership

Production management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Meat Science degree

Food Science degree

Agribusiness degree

Tools

Inventory tracking

Data reporting

Job description

Southside Market & BBQ seeks a Processing Supervisor to oversee raw and fully cooked meat operations on the Elgin, Texas production floor. You will manage floor staff, ensure safety, quality, and production targets, and coordinate sanitation and inventory control.

The role requires 2–5 years in food manufacturing with leadership experience; strong knowledge of USDA/OSHA/HACCP guidelines; ability to work in cold environments and stand long hours.