• Ensure the routine operation of the department/area by evaluating efficiencies, line speeds, placement and rotation of team members • Work effectively with USDA and attempt to resolve issues as they arise • Coordinate all product quality with QA • Participate in pre-operative inspections conducted by QA • Train and certify by position new and existing staff regarding Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines as appropriate • Work with other interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service and/or information is provided • Work with HR to address and resolve team member issues on hiring, attendance, employment termination, and contractual and disciplinary issues • Troubleshoot mechanical issues when possible • Conduct staff performance evaluations • Monitor, adjust and approve timecards daily in Kronos Timekeeper • Perform 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 department • Ability to multi-task in an effective manner • Ability to collect data, prepare and interpret production reports • Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of team members • Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions • Working knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets • Strong communication skills. • Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Creole are preferred • High school or equivalent Environment: • Increased noise levels due to machinery • Varying range of temperatures • Damp and wet environment Requirements: • Good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standards • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Constant 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 skills • Knowledge of SSOP and GMP • Knowledge of all product wash areas Competencies: Job Specific Competencies • Consistently perform duties throughout entire shift • Follow all written and verbal instructions • Attention to detail • Good communication Core Competencies • Safety • Quality • Yield • Cost • Relationships Team Member Code • Safety starts and ends with you • People eat what we make • Hard works always pays off • Doing what’s right is never wrong • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate