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What this role is
Lead production operations and oversee food manufacturing quality and safety on the second shift at a major meat processing facility. This role suits someone with supervisory experience who can manage teams, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and drive continuous operational improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 2+ years relevant supervisory or leadership experience
- Lead production teams and provide training and coaching
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical and math abilities for problem-solving
- Motivate and coach employees
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments and variable working conditions
- Willing to work long hours and weekends
- Oversee daily safety inspections and HACCP/USDA compliance
- Enforce food safety and quality plans
- Track and analyze production yields and efficiencies
- Direct hourly production employees on safety, quality, and production goals
Nice to have
- Experience in food processing
- Knowledge of plant efficiencies and yields
- Experience with manufacturing operations procedures
- SAP proficiency
- Bilingual capability