Supervisor--**MISSISSIPPI/LAUREL** - Amick Farms : Job Details

• Ensure the routine operation of the department/area by evaluating efficiencies, line speeds, placement and rotation of team members
• Work effectively with USDA and attempt to resolve issues as they arise
• Coordinate all product quality with QA
• Participate in pre-operative inspections conducted by QA
• Train and certify by position new and existing staff regarding Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines as appropriate
• Work with other interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service and/or information is provided
• Work with HR to address and resolve team member issues on hiring, attendance, employment termination, and contractual and disciplinary issues
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues when possible
• Conduct staff performance evaluations
• Monitor, adjust and approve timecards daily in Kronos Timekeeper
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications:Requires knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in poultry industry; including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures, USDA guidelines that govern line processes, HACCP, SSOPs, company policies, Team Member Reference Guide, and union contract, as well as demonstrated communication skills.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant department
• Ability to multi-task in an effective manner
• Ability to collect data, prepare and interpret production reports
• Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of team members
• Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions
• Working knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Creole are preferred
• High school or equivalent

Environment:

• Increased noise levels due to machinery
• Varying range of temperatures
• Damp and wet environment

Requirements:

• Good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standards
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Constant focus and concentration required to ensure a quality product is produced as well as to ensure safety of all team members is maintained from potentially hazardous conditions

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of SSOP and GMP
• Knowledge of all product wash areas

Competencies:Job Specific Competencies

• Consistently perform duties throughout entire shift
• Follow all written and verbal instructions
• Attention to detail
• Good communication

Core Competencies

• Safety
• Quality
• Yield
• Cost
• Relationships

Team Member Code

• Safety starts and ends with you
• People eat what we make
• Hard works always pays off
• Doing what's right is never wrong
• Communicate, Communicate, Communicate