SUMMARY: The Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance of their area of the plant and the compliance with all Federal, State regulations, and company policies and procedures that ensure a wholesome, quality product and that no adulterated product enters commerce. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
- Effectively coordinate and direct all the production activities of their department.
- Organize personnel and set daily tasks for front line supervisors.
- Monitor production flow and schedule details to optimize efficiencies.
- Achieve budgeted production yields and minimize condemn poundage.
- Maintain standard manufacturing efficiencies in order to meet budget objectives.
- Identify areas of opportunity and recommend improvements on staffing, financial/cost and quality within the department.
- Meet product standards, while maintaining or improving product yield.
- Complete appropriate paperwork on a daily basis.
- Responsible for training and developing employees in all areas related to their jobs.
- Help develop objectives and standards for individual production lines and monitor results for process improvements.
- Observe work area as well as the plant to ensure that known hazards are reported or corrected, and that all safety reporting and accident investigations are handled in a timely manner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Requiredo Bachelor's Degree or related field or equivalent experienceo 3 years of supervisory experienceo Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedureso Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedureso Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Preferredo Poultry or food manufacturing experience