POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing all aspects of the production and manufacture of either smoked and molded slabs of bacon logs into either fully cooked circular or strip bacon or raw sliced bacon.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential duties for which this position is responsible.)

• Plan and schedule department work; utilize employees, equipment and material in order to produce quality products.
• Estimate manpower requirements and select qualified employees to perform necessary work.
• Assign employees to jobs and instruct them in the proper procedures that will ensure quality, safety and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all established employee policies.       Initiate discipline measures as required
• Document and maintain records on all employees relating to discipline, promotion and attendance
• Recommend improvements and modifications in the organization, procedures, policies, standards and methods in order to improve the system.
• Prepare reports concerning departmental activities and complete daily paperwork accurately.
• Train crew leaders to assume supervisory position in the event of absence or promotion
• Create an environment without fear that promotes creativity and process improvement
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure that production schedules are met, quality exceeds customer expectation and all HACCP and safety regulations are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Previous supervising experience. Experience in meat industry essential.
• College degree in meat or animal science preferred
• Previous training and experience in application of SPC techniques.
• Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

OSI believes all persons have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. It is the policy of OSI  to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Previous supervising experience. Experience in meat industry essential.
• College degree in meat or animal science preferred
• Previous training and experience in application of SPC techniques.
• Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

OSI believes all persons have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. It is the policy of OSI  to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.