Location: Kinston,NC, USA
Job Summary:
Oversees production processes are operating in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while striving for continuous process improvements to achieve quality level production to meet customers' needs. Serves as a change agent by influencing, communicating and driving a culture of inclusivity, process improvement, and lean production.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Directs, coaches and develops supervisory and production team members to align their work with long-term goals and company initiatives for optimum performanceServes as a role model and initiates proactive actions to ensure teams understanding of and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.)Responsible for teams adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines, safety standardsChampions process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement changeResponsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting and cost improvementsConducts routine scanning of department to identify and solve problems (e.g. equipment operations, processes, etc.) and takes immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditionsOrganizes production activities and coordinate work of assigned plant personnel in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner to ensure internal and external customer needs are metTracks key indicators of the production team's performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents and ensure expectations are met or exceededDirects HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guides in bird related issuesDevelop, manage and complete departmental project work linked to company objectives and goals
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities as neededDecisive leader with strong interpersonal skills and is adept at leading and motivatingStrong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), SSOP (Standard Sanitary Operational Procedure) and requirements; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quicklyKnowledge of BRC practices and standards; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quicklyStrong knowledge with operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. /birds per man hours (PMH), line speeds, etc.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at both the strategic and functional levelStrong attention to detailBasic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentagesStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Additional Responsibilities:
Perform all other duties as necessary to ensure efficiency of operation.Education & Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Poultry, Animal or Food Science or related field preferred5 years of manufacturing leadership experience requiredLean/Six Sigma Certification desiredKnowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology is an assetAdvanced Safety training, HACCP training/certifications, continuous improvement skills, experience as a leader with a multi-faceted team preferredExperience in poultry/meat food manufacturing preferred
We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterballs Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.Required