Smokehouse Quality Lead | Operations & Training

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC is seeking a full-time Smokehouse Team Lead to coordinate daily smokehouse operations, supervise workers, and ensure food safety and product quality. You will manage production schedules, training, and shift handoffs while upholding GMPs and sanitation standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, strong communication, and the ability to identify bottlenecks. Prior meat-processing experience and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in meat processing, cooked meat manufacturing, smokehouse operations, or a related food-manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform smokehouse production tasks safely and consistently.
• Previous team lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of food safety, GMPs, sanitation, product handling, and production documentation.
• Ability to follow processing instructions, read temperature records, and recognize deviations from established procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide direction to employees and communicate concerns professionally.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with production reporting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily smokehouse activities and employee assignments.
• Monitor food safety, GMPs, and sanitation practices.
• Lead and train smokehouse operators and production staff.
• Maintain production records and shift handoffs.
• Escalate safety or quality concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Meat processing

GMPs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production reporting systems

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC is seeking a full-time Smokehouse Team Lead to coordinate daily smokehouse operations, supervise workers, and ensure food safety and product quality. You will manage production schedules, training, and shift handoffs while upholding GMPs and sanitation standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, strong communication, and the ability to identify bottlenecks. Prior meat-processing experience and basic computer skills are preferred.