Supervisor--**Mississippi/Laurel**

Ensure the routine operation of the department/area by evaluating efficiencies, line speeds, placement and rotation of team membersWork effectively with USDA and attempt to resolve issues as they ariseCoordinate all product quality with QAParticipate in pre-operative inspections conducted by QATrain and certify by position new and existing staff regarding Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines as appropriateWork with other interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service and/or information is providedWork with HR to address and resolve team member issues on hiring, attendance, employment termination, and contractual and disciplinary issuesTroubleshoot mechanical issues when possibleConduct staff performance evaluationsMonitor, adjust and approve timecards daily in Kronos TimekeeperPerform related duties as required

Qualifications:Requires knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in poultry industry; including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures, USDA guidelines that govern line processes, HACCP, SSOPs, company policies, Team Member Reference Guide, and union contract, as well as demonstrated communication skills.

Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant departmentAbility to multi-task in an effective mannerAbility to collect data, prepare and interpret production reportsAbility to communicate with and manage large groups of team membersAbility to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actionsWorking knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheetsStrong communication skills.Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Creole are preferredHigh school or equivalent

Environment:

Increased noise levels due to machineryVarying range of temperaturesDamp and wet environment

Requirements:

Good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standardsAbility to stand for long periods of timeConstant focus and concentration required to ensure a quality product is produced as well as to ensure safety of all team members is maintained from potentially hazardous conditions

Skills and Knowledge:

Good communication skillsKnowledge of SSOP and GMPKnowledge of all product wash areas

Competencies:Job Specific Competencies

Consistently perform duties throughout entire shiftFollow all written and verbal instructionsAttention to detailGood communication

Core Competencies

SafetyQualityYieldCostRelationships

Team Member Code

Safety starts and ends with youPeople eat what we makeHard works always pays offDoing what's right is never wrongCommunicate, Communicate, Communicate