Operations Manager, Ready to Eat Dept

Boar's Head Brand; Jarratt (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand is seeking a seasoned manufacturing supervisor/manager to direct daily operations in our meat-processing facility. You will lead production, sanitation, cooking and chilling teams to meet KPIs and ensure product quality.

Collaborating with HR, L&D, maintenance and QA, you will implement SOPs, GMPs, HACCP and TQM, manage scheduling, safety, and continuous improvement, and communicate across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or work experience equivalent.
• 3–5 years in food plant sanitation or meat-processing experience.
• Experience with QA, TQM, HACCP and Safety is a plus.
• English/Spanish bilingual would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet KPIs.
• Supervise production, sanitation, cooking and chilling teams.
• Partner with HR and L&D to build and maintain an effective supervisory team.
• Analyze operations to improve costs, quality and service.
• Ensure SOPs, GMPs, HACCP and QA programs are followed.
• Attend staff meetings and coordinate shifts communication.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3–5 years related industry experience

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description

Directs and coordinates the daily activities of the manufacturing areas to include meat manufacturing and sanitation to meet or exceed plant’s KPIs in order to achieve business results.

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.

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.