The Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing all production, safety, quality, and personnel activities during assigned shift.
Shift Hours: 5:00am to 5:50pm
Our Client is a leading food manufacturing company committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the overall production and operations of the processing plant.
- Fill in for Plant Manager in his absence.
- Ensure food safety/security throughout the processing plant.
- Develop and maintain a positive government regulatory work environment and relationship.
- Lead and develop continuous improvement programs.
- Work closely with quality assurance and maintenance in any changing of product specification or machinery change/repair.
- Ensure that all product produced is of the highest level and standard of quality.
- Performs various special tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager and the Corporate Director of Processing.
- Comply with all written corporate safety and plant policies.
- Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies.
- Identify and report any suspicious situations to the plant manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Operations, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field).
- 3+ years of prior supervisory experience in a poultry or food manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of poultry processing operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with production reporting systems and basic computer applications.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods.
- Exposure to cold, wet, noisy, and industrial processing environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Requirements
Leadership Skills & Competencies
- Assertive, confident leader who sets clear expectations and drives accountability across the team.
- Proven ability to build and sustain a strong, healthy team culture focused on safety, performance, and respect.
- Effective at delegating responsibilities while empowering team members and holding self and others accountable for results.
- Leads with integrity and consistency, addressing performance issues promptly and modeling high standards of execution.
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