Sanitation Lead

Boar's Head Brand; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand seeks a Lead Person to run a specific area of production in a fast-paced, safe manner. You will interpret the daily schedule for operators, manage product rotation (FIFO), and ensure orders meet customer service standards in a meat processing facility.

Proactive thinking, pressure resilience, and collaboration with supervisors are essential. The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, ability to train others, and strong communication to maintain smooth operations

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing/food production setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks in a cold environment.
• Forklift/tow motor experience and familiarity with standard GMP/SOP practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks assigned by the department supervisor/manager.
• Operate and help maintain equipment within the assigned area.
• Report problems and recommend actions to improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with others to train and develop team members on the line.
• Assist supervisor in identifying potential issues and coaching staff.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, safety rules, and company policies.
• Follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Verify order accuracy, perform cycle counts, and manage inventory records.
• Strive to meet internal and external customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Forklift experience

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

Job DescriptionAs Lead Person -tasked with running a specific area of production in an efficient and safe manner. Needs to understand the daily schedule and communicate the information to operators. Have an understanding of product rotation - first in first out concept. Ensures orders are processed in accordance with the Boar's Head's customer service standards. Is also familiar with; standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse, distribution center, or meat processing facility. The successful candidate will also be able to think proactively, thrive under pressure, and assist the production supervisors in achieving departmental goals and production including the ability to train others and troubleshoot issues.

Job DescriptionAs Lead Person -tasked with running a specific area of production in an efficient and safe manner. Needs to understand the daily schedule and communicate the information to operators. Have an understanding of product rotation - first in first out concept. Ensures orders are processed in accordance with the Boar's Head's customer service standards. Is also familiar with; standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse, distribution center, or meat processing facility. The successful candidate will also be able to think proactively, thrive under pressure, and assist the production supervisors in achieving departmental goals and production including the ability to train others and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager
• Responsible for operating and helping to maintaining equipment within their assigned area
• Assist with reporting problem situations and makes recommendations to Supervisor to enhance the efficiency of production
• Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training, and development of other employees
• Assists Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coaches employees or makes recommendations to Supervisor for further actions
• Must follow Company's GMP's, SOP's, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Verify accuracy of order/invoices/manifests, complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures to ensure accurate record keeping and product control
• Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Employee is required to work in cold, damp environment.
• Position requires having worked in leadership capacity in a manufacturing/food production environment
• Must have basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds (with assistance, when required)
• Available to work a Monday - Friday schedule, with weekend work dictated by production needs
• Fork-lift/tow motor experience
• Experience with Oracle systems preferred