Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Meat Plant - Production Operations Manager
Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Atmore, Alabama, United States, 36502
PRM Production Operations Manager
As a leader of others, we are seeking an inspiring leader who excels at fostering engagement, embraces flexibility, and champions a culture of collaboration and growth. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and influence others, empowering your team to achieve shared goals and drive meaningful results. Primary Objectives Responsible and accountable for the coordination and direction of production activity toward the achievement of maximum efficiency of operations with the assurance of producing and shipping quality products. Responsible for performance in meeting the company's operational goals relating to food safety, employee safety, product quality, delivery, cost, and turnover. Develops and maintains a positive and productive relationship with leadership team. Takes full and complete responsibility for staffing, performance management, training and career development and engagement of team members. Ensures plant staff are kept informed of PCI strategies and initiatives in a timely manner and ensures the needs of assigned staff are met. Coordinates goals and objectives with procurement, sales, distribution, maintenance, quality control. Obtains optimum production, utilization of manpower and equipment, and fulfillment of customer orders. Provides resources and guidance to all employees as it relates to the plant operation. Manages inventory and product loss control processes, ensuring quality of product is consistent with desired design and company image and that quality standards are met. Works closely with the sales team to maximize overall performance and customer service, maintains a "customer obsessed" mentality towards the end users and employees. Builds a high achieving production team capable of sustaining the company's profitability, goals, and vision. Operates in compliance with GMPs, SOPs and USDA standards. Supervises the applicable staff including but not limited to, general supervision, performance evaluations, leave approvals, and timesheets. Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person. Job Requirements Must have one (1) of the following:
a. Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field with five (5) years of recent and progressively responsible plant employment experience in a related industry, or b. Seven (7) years of recent and progressively responsible plant employment experience in a related industry.
Minimum of three (3) years of employment experience working with budgets, including but not limited to: required reports, budget modifications, etc. required. Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience in monitoring and coordinating the activities of subordinates. Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed. Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check. Must possess a valid state driver's license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines. Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events. Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully. Core Competencies Required Knowledge of business and management principles, including costing and budgeting. Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMP, OSHA and HACCP regulations and principles Working knowledge on how to de-bone the entire carcass cutting and trimming sub-primal cuts based on beef industry specifications. Working knowledge on the smokehouse process is preferred. Must be able to work independently yet interact with many different facets within the organization and be the plant liaison to USDA. Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Must be able to teach and train new employees on how to use a knife, sharpen them, and perform all steps of processing floor. Skilled in the operation of standard office machinery, including a calculator copier, facsimile, and other similar equipment. Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Must be able to work in a team environment and independently. Ability to bend, lift, and stand for periods of time. HACCP knowledge or certification. Proven strong interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence employees across all levels of the organization. Excellent leadership qualities, including effective communication with line employees on the plant floor. Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrates the ability to assemble a high performing team that produces great results. Can manage across peer groups through relationships and positivity. Proactively seeks to understand and then improve process, practice, and policy. Takes accountability for performance and results. Compensation and Benefits The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset. Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase. Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application. Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment. In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian. In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian. In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.
As a leader of others, we are seeking an inspiring leader who excels at fostering engagement, embraces flexibility, and champions a culture of collaboration and growth. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and influence others, empowering your team to achieve shared goals and drive meaningful results. Primary Objectives Responsible and accountable for the coordination and direction of production activity toward the achievement of maximum efficiency of operations with the assurance of producing and shipping quality products. Responsible for performance in meeting the company's operational goals relating to food safety, employee safety, product quality, delivery, cost, and turnover. Develops and maintains a positive and productive relationship with leadership team. Takes full and complete responsibility for staffing, performance management, training and career development and engagement of team members. Ensures plant staff are kept informed of PCI strategies and initiatives in a timely manner and ensures the needs of assigned staff are met. Coordinates goals and objectives with procurement, sales, distribution, maintenance, quality control. Obtains optimum production, utilization of manpower and equipment, and fulfillment of customer orders. Provides resources and guidance to all employees as it relates to the plant operation. Manages inventory and product loss control processes, ensuring quality of product is consistent with desired design and company image and that quality standards are met. Works closely with the sales team to maximize overall performance and customer service, maintains a "customer obsessed" mentality towards the end users and employees. Builds a high achieving production team capable of sustaining the company's profitability, goals, and vision. Operates in compliance with GMPs, SOPs and USDA standards. Supervises the applicable staff including but not limited to, general supervision, performance evaluations, leave approvals, and timesheets. Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person. Job Requirements Must have one (1) of the following:
a. Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field with five (5) years of recent and progressively responsible plant employment experience in a related industry, or b. Seven (7) years of recent and progressively responsible plant employment experience in a related industry.
Minimum of three (3) years of employment experience working with budgets, including but not limited to: required reports, budget modifications, etc. required. Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience in monitoring and coordinating the activities of subordinates. Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed. Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check. Must possess a valid state driver's license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines. Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events. Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully. Core Competencies Required Knowledge of business and management principles, including costing and budgeting. Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMP, OSHA and HACCP regulations and principles Working knowledge on how to de-bone the entire carcass cutting and trimming sub-primal cuts based on beef industry specifications. Working knowledge on the smokehouse process is preferred. Must be able to work independently yet interact with many different facets within the organization and be the plant liaison to USDA. Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Must be able to teach and train new employees on how to use a knife, sharpen them, and perform all steps of processing floor. Skilled in the operation of standard office machinery, including a calculator copier, facsimile, and other similar equipment. Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Must be able to work in a team environment and independently. Ability to bend, lift, and stand for periods of time. HACCP knowledge or certification. Proven strong interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence employees across all levels of the organization. Excellent leadership qualities, including effective communication with line employees on the plant floor. Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrates the ability to assemble a high performing team that produces great results. Can manage across peer groups through relationships and positivity. Proactively seeks to understand and then improve process, practice, and policy. Takes accountability for performance and results. Compensation and Benefits The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset. Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase. Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application. Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment. In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian. In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian. In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.