PRODUCTION 2ND SHIFT MANAGER - Pilgrim's Pride : Job Details

DescriptionProduction Shift MangerGENERAL 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