Processing Manager

Description

Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, plan, organize, manage and execute egg processing operations for assigned operation. Ensure that machinery and equipment are calibrated and functioning properly. Work through supervisors to train employees on work methods and standard operating procedures. Move employees to the work to ensure efficient functioning of grading and breaking operations. Assume an active role in leadership discussions and decisions that affect processing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide general oversight of all egg and grading processing operations

Coordinate and expedite activities in the areas of processing, food safety, sanitation, and maintenance of processing machinery, equipment and associated systems

Institute measures to improve processing methods, equipment performance and quality of product

Provide day to day supervision of processing supervisors, maintenance supervisors and maintenance technicians.

Collaborate cross-functionally with production management to optimize egg flow from layer houses to the processing facility

Collaborate cross-functionally with FSQ management to minimize incidents of non-compliance

Collaborate with Food Safety & Quality Manager to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards

Ensure adherence to all other established systems, safety procedures, work instructions and patterns, SOPs, and SSOPs established for the processing operation

Develop work schedules that optimize productive time, provide adequate downtime for stakeholders and minimize overtime

Supervise the development and maintenance of a preventive maintenance program with the aim of increasing yield and decreasing downtime

Enforce safety programs

Participate in customer and SQF audits

Maintain appropriate documentation in preparation for audits

Work collaboratively with USDA/FSIS inspector to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements

Assess supervisor performance, including the delivery of periodic performance appraisals

Work through supervisors and Human Resources to address performance deficiencies, behavioral issues and policy violations through the appropriate application of progressive discipline

Work with supervisors and Human Resources to resolve conflicts between stakeholders and the company

Review all operations related reporting on a daily basis

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology or a related field

A lesser degree of education might be accepted with equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of all functions in the breaking room:

Knowledge of egg grading process

measurements of production and productivity

time study methods and other basic industrial engineering concepts

OSHA regulations and their application

Polished and flexible oral and written communication skills

Innovative approach to problem solving

Ability to manage English and Spanish speaking employees

Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required

Ability to train employees

Ability to conceive and write standard operating procedures

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