Shift Manager - nights

Peco Foods; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. in Pocahontas, Arkansas is seeking a Plant Supervisor to direct daily production and supervise staff across 1st and 2nd shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced food processing environment, while upholding safety standards. You will oversee payroll and timekeeping processes, partner with Quality Assurance and Maintenance on product specifications and equipment repairs, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills and experience developing leaders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be able to work flexible hours, night shift, and weekends
• Project Management and Budget Management experience
• Familiar with various types of machinery throughout the processing plant
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of PSM

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of production and assigned staff.
• Oversee weekly payroll and timekeeping processes.
• Manage overall production and operations for 1st & 2nd shifts.
• Fill in for Plant Manager as needed.
• Ensure food safety and security throughout the plant.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with QA and Maintenance on specifications or repairs.
• Maintain high product quality and GMP compliance.
• Identify and report suspicious situations (tampering, adulteration, restricted areas).

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership development

Multi-tasking

PSM knowledge

Budget management

Project management

Flexibility with shifts

Job description

• Direct oversight of production and other assigned staff
• Oversight of weekly payroll and timekeeping processes
• Responsible for the overall production and operations of 1st & 2nd Processing, as well as other departments as needed
• Fill in for Plant Manager as needed
• Ensure food safety/security throughout the processing plant
• Develop and maintain a positive government regulatory work environment and relationship
• Lead and develop continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Maintenance in collaboration for changing product specifications or machinery repair/change
• Ensure that all product produced is of the highest level and standard of quality
• Performs various special tasks/projects as assigned
• Comply with all written corporate and plant policies
• Maintain the highest level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies
• Follow the written specification for packaging and labeling of products
• Identify and report any suspicious situations. Situations include but are not limited to:
  • Product tampering
  • Willful product adulteration
  • Unauthorized employees in restricted areas
  • Equipment malfunction that may risk product wholesomeness

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and experience developing leaders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be able to work flexible hours, night shift, and weekends
• Project Management and Budget Management experience
• Familiar with various types of machinery throughout the processing plant
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of PSM

Physical Demands:

• Working in a warm/cold/wet/damp environment
• Standing/walking 100% of the workday
• Lifting various weights on an as needed basis

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