Operations Lead - Acorn Roll Stock 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Management, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Who We Are and What We Do
Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Operations Lead Job Description
Job Title: Operations Lead
Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: Operations Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Acorn
Work Arrangement: In Person
Shift /
Schedule:
2nd Shift
Travel Requirements: N/A
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Operations Lead is responsible for supporting daily production operations by helping ensure procedures are followed, production lines start on time, product flow remains consistent, and customer specifications are met. This role helps drive productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while supporting food safety, quality, safety, and company standards.
The Operations Lead supports supervisors by helping direct team members, filling in at production positions as needed, assisting with production paperwork, training new team members, and monitoring department performance. This position plays an important role in supporting team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.
- Assist the Supervisor with getting the Hand/Leg Debone line started on time each day.
- Help ensure all procedures are followed to support productivity, cost efficiency, customer specifications, and consistent product flow.
- Direct and lead team members during daily production operations as assigned.
- Fill in at any position as needed to ensure consistent product flow.
- Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed.
- Respond to USDA inspectors and their concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Help train new team members and monitor their performance.
- Perform production checks to ensure the department is performing to established standards.
- Assists supervisors and managers with issues in other departments of the plant as needed.
- Support compliance with food safety programs, quality standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.
- Promote a safe work environment by following safety requirements and helping prevent and report unsafe acts or conditions.
- Support team member performance, development, safety, and work schedule needs as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation
Compensation Range: $21.50/hr
Additional Compensation: Shift Differential
The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.
Benefits:
Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.
Qualifications
- Excellent attendance required.
- Must know or be willing to learn all jobs in the Operations department.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Ability to complete paperwork as needed.
- Proven performance and positive attitude.
- Ability to help train new team members and monitor performance.
- Ability to assist with leading hourly team members in a production environment.
- Ability to promote safety, food safety, animal welfare, and operational standards.
- Ability to respond to…
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