JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the daily operations of a shift for a pork processing facility harvesting over 22,000 animals per day. Provides management to direct reports who manage up to 300+ hourly employees. Provides oversight of production while maintaining product quality and food safety standards to achieve production goals and objectives. Responsible for employee and workplace safety, improving performance, productivity, efficiencies, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations utilizing effective methods and strategies to improve operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Provides leadership and effective direction for all operational activities related to production, product quality, food safety and workplace safety whether carried out by the team, contractors, or service companies.
• Ensures operations on the production floor are carried out in accordance with company, local, state and federal regulations, consistently meeting company and USDA standards.
• Monitor yields and efficiencies while maintaining acceptable plant profitability with minimal guidance from the floor superintendent.
• Trains and coaches direct reports and other employees throughout the department with the objective of increasing job knowledge and safety in all production departments; counsels and/or take corrective action as necessary.
• Works with senior department management to identify opportunities for decreasing the variation in processes and products and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems, and procedures, ultimately increasing customer satisfaction.
• Follow the organization's environmental health & safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks to the wellbeing of oneself and employees in the workplace. Identify patterns of unsafe behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve these, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: Instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, accepts accountability, and collaborates with others.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Decision Quality

Making good and timely decision that keep the organization moving forward.

Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Situational Adaptability

Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Builds Effective Teams

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management required.
• Animal protein manufacturing knowledge in a harvest facility and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and USDA and HACCP regulations.
• Ability to build strong, effective working relationships with a diverse population ranging from hourly production workers to senior management.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Flexibility in work schedule with long hours and some weekends required.

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.