Production Shift Manager

Operations Management

Sanford, North Carolina

This position will manage and direct supervision of processing production shift operations. This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment. Must be available to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift.

• Managing the poultry 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.

• 5+ years ’ experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory /management 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.

High School Diploma/GED;
Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Benefits :
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary range of $ 124,776 + /- based on experience
• Incentive Pay:
  This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan ; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development:
  Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;