Description Position at Pilgrim's

SHIFT MANAGER

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 This position will manage and direct supervision of our further processing production operations. This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Managing the further processing production operations of 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 fro 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+ years 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/Vet/Disabled