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Job Summary: Coordinates and supervises activities of the Dried Broth Department, including, but not limited to, production, sanitation, machine maintenance, personnel, procedures and documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Supervises and trains all personnel to assure timely customer receipt of product within the standards of budget, policies, procedures, work rules, quality, safety, sanitation and Federal and State Laws.
- Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of department personnel; develops work performance standards; schedules and assigns work and develops priorities, provides technical expertise as needed or requested.
- Maintains communication with Department Manager regarding personnel, productivity, inventory, quality, etc, and all related paperwork, including completion of required reports.
- Assists in the development of departmental procedures and maintains appropriate control and quality assurance procedures; ensures compliance with current safety requirements.
- Assures inventories of products are maintained at levels directed by management.
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Attends seminars, lectures, meetings and professional conferences, required.
- Defines, measures, and improves department processes.
- Assures that machinery and equipment are properly maintained, including proper sanitation.
- Communicates departmental activities (scheduling, performance, safety and quality) to associates on a daily basis.
- Assures all associates adhere to all safety standards and company policies.
- Develops and maintains good interpersonal relationships between the Department and other departments.
- Develops a team environment in which members participate, cooperate with and support each other.
- Maintains a good working relationship with USDA.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:- Has previous supervisory experience. Prefer food plant and sanitation experience.
- Prefer completion of post-secondary education or training or verifiable related job experience.
- Acquires and applies professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish results, serve customers better and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital.
- Is effective at coaching others. Helps subordinates and other associates define and follow through with actions that support excellent performance and personal development.
- Thinks of ways to make people more productive and more focused on company goals; finds ways to reward and recognize achievements.
- Trains and develops all associates.
- Gives honest, frequent feedback.
- Give credit to others.
- Delegates whole important tasks.
- Is available and involved. Has an open door .
- Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Speaks effectively before large and small groups.
- Is a good listener.
- Is honest under pressure and has integrity.
- Is supportive of Company objectives, policies, procedures and work rules. Promotes and assures understanding and acceptance.
- Has high standards.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Keeps his/her promises.
- Is willing to work weekends and nights.
- Has strong leadership skills.
- Is a strategic thinker - both in short and long term planning.
- Has the ability to make correct decisions at the appropriate time.
- Is self-driven. Is focused. Has appropriate intensity.
- Has a high energy level.
- Is curious and creative.
- Strives for personal self-improvement and professionalism.
- Has good initiative. Is persistent.
- Works well with people. Is sensitive to the needs of others. Trusts people.
- Is comfortable working with associates in the manufacturing area.
- Is respected by peers, subordinates, supervisor and company officers.
- Treats all associates with dignity and respect.
- Has the ability to think and draw natural conclusions.
- Has the ability to adapt to changing situations. Is willing to change areas of responsibility.
- Can follow directions as well as give directions.
- Has a positive attitude.
- Is fair.
Reports to: Dried Broth Production Manager
Updated: 11/2008Taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates!EEO Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled