Poultry Processing Lead: Mentor, Quality & Team Growth

Simmons Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Production/Processing Lead to support production requirements and compliance with USDA and company policies. The role emphasizes mentoring teammates, setting up line equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met on a daily basis.

The person will coordinate with supervisors, QA and management to maintain smooth operations, while adhering to safety, sanitation, and company procedures across shifts.

Qualifications

• Mentor and orientate new team members to duties, safety, sanitation and policies.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders including supervisors, QA and USDA.
• Experience with basic timekeeping and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Orientate new team members to jobs, dress, GMP, safety and sanitation; act as a mentor.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA about line information.
• Complete required reports and assist with line/department timekeeping and rotations.
• Set up daily line equipment and monitor belt speeds to meet standards and quality.
• Ensure daily goals are met and contribute to morale and organizational skills.
• Familiarize with Simmons operating systems and policies; communicate concerns and improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Timekeeping

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Production/Processing Lead to support production requirements and compliance with USDA and company policies. The role emphasizes mentoring teammates, setting up line equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met on a daily basis.

The person will coordinate with supervisors, QA and management to maintain smooth operations, while adhering to safety, sanitation, and company procedures across shifts.