Directly supervises employees in the Production Department; Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Duties include but not limited to:

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times

• Develop schedules and capacity requirements to achieve shipment goals

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that company goals are achieved

• Maximize productivity and improve production flexibility with cross-training programs

• Meet on-time delivery, quality objectives and shipment targets

• Monitor efficiency on production floor and create strategic plans to improve plant operations

• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply

• Identify customer requirements and communicate them to team members

• Collaborate to improve plant productivity and increase efficiency

• Identify and resolve process issues as they arise

• Lead operational excellence within a plant environment

• Monitor production inputs and outputs to minimize product loss and ensure all product orders are produced on time

• Ensure H.A.C.C.P. AND S.S.O.P.’S are met and rigorously enforce standards of sanitation and product handling

• Liaison between external customers and interact with the Sales Department

• Promote and enhance a positive labor/management relationship with an emphasis on teamwork and employee involvement

• Ensure production reporting is accurate and timely, including weights and lot tracing information

• Monitor plant expenditures and budgets and track production costs, when needed

• Ensure adequate training is provided for employees in specific work tasks to reduce or eliminate the risk of workplace injuries

• Ensure the safe operation of machinery and equipment

• Ensure that employees work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures

• Maintain vendor relationships by meeting performance standards

• Responsible for profitability of the Value Added and Meat Room

• Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university

• Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in the utilization of food processing equipment in sanitation and food safety

• Experience in the safe operation of fork lifts and powered pallet jacks

• Knowledge of HACCP, SOP’s and CoOL Act

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word and Excel and AS400

• Experience working with and creating budgets

• Experience in manufacturing equipment

Total Compensation

• $45,000-$75,000/year

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability

• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses

• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match

• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation and personal time

• 6 paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members

• Product purchase program