PRODUCTION MANAGER - EAST PLANT 2ND SHIFT

JBS USA; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee plant operations and manage a production shift. The role involves coordinating various departments to ensure product quality and efficiency while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the poultry/food sector and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing operations of a production shift within the plant.
• Monitor performance to meet production efficiency and quality goals.
• Ensure effective utilization of human resources through training and motivation.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description Position at Pilgrim's

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the processing operations of a production shift within the plant.
• Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas.
• Monitoring performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals.
• Setting objectives and reviewing shift's performance versus objectives.
• Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost.
• Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards.
• Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs.
• Analyzing equipment on a daily basis and reviewing with maintenance superintendent.
• Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals.
• Establishing challenging goals and standards for each supervisor and encourage them to give their best effort.
• Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances, appraising performance, recommending salary action and developing for potential promotion.
• Monitoring operations to meet company policies,quality specifications, USDA and OSHA standards.
• Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions.
• Managing all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment.
• Taking immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ year’s experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with operational and processing management.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred. EOE, including disability/vets