Process Manager (1st Processing)

General:Manages, leads, and supervises the site’s stunning - evisceration production processes for all products manufactured at 350-employee poultry processing facility. Promotes food safety and GMP awareness and education of employees. Manages the team’s safety performance, quality of work, and achievement of production goals. The position reports to the plant superintendent and manages, coaches, & develops supervisors, leads, and production employees. The primary work schedule of Mon. – Thur. day shift, with flexibility to work early shift, extended days, overtime, and weekends, as needed.Specific Duties / Responsibilities:Lead / manage performance of 2-4 supervisors with team of 100 – 150 employees in poultry processing facilityEnsure all stunning & evisceration production processes deliver top quality in a safe and compliant mannerSecure resources to complete & document required quality, safety, and process training for employeesDrive food safety compliance/ best practices in housekeeping, sanitation, waste handling, workplace organizationDevelop, trend, and report results of performance against area KPI’s. (Key Process Indicators)Work with maintenance leadership to coordinate/ support area projects, PM’s, equipment upgradesPartner with quality team and USDA to ensure product quality exceeds food safety compliance requirementsRespond to customer complaints. Implement sustainable corrective actions/ improvementsWork closely with HR in the selection / development of talent and resolution of employee relations concernsPerform other related duties as necessaryRequirementsEducation:Associates degree in technical field or equivalent work experienceExperience:Min. of 3 years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience in manufacturing / industrial related fieldFood processing experience in poultry (preferred)Skills/Abilities/Attributes:Min. 3 yrs. leadership experience in a manufacturing /industrial environment (Poultry exp. required)Working knowledge & solid understanding of food safety regulations and quality systems (required)Team player & team builder; able to work in fast-paced environment w/ minimum supervisionStrong interpersonal and communication skills; Positive driver of accountabilityProficient MS office skill level (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, WORD, Outlook)Physical Requirements:Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shiftWork safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degreesAble to assist team members on process lineBenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Wellness ResourcesFor more information on our team at Prestage, click here: www.prestagefoods.com