Operations Manager

Operations Manager

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs. JBS Prepared Foods was recently acquired by JBS, the world's leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

The Operations Manager is a senior member of the Plant Leadership team, reporting directly to the General Manager. The Ops Manager will work with Production and Maintenance Superintendents to ensure the smooth operation of the Plant on a daily basis, as well as assist the Business Development & Engineering team on capital projects. They will also assist with data collection, score keeping and projecting a standardized message regarding Company cultural and goals.

Ensure the day to day operations within the plant on both bacon and log production

Directly responsible for all activities within the log processing and bacon areas including maintenance, IE and scheduling areas within the plant

Monitor production yields throughout the plant and drive projects to increase productivity

Ensure that plant production areas are following safety and GMP policies and procedures

Manage and provide support to superintendents, maintenance manager and scheduling personnel

Responsible for insuring the corporate operating policies and procedures are being administered correctly throughout the plant

Ensure the quality of all products produced by the plant

Coordinate with USDA officials to alleviate problems on the floor

Work on and give input on all plant CapEx projects

Record previous day's operations report for daily DDS (Daily Direction Setting)

Monitor plant pre-operational procedures throughout the plant

Monitor all activities on the floor to ensure the safety and profitability of the area

Attempt to create a good working relationship with union officials

Work tasks will fluctuate depending on plant conditions and assorted special projects

Job performance is measured by the Plant General Manager on how well the plant is performing its operations

Lead and ensure proper directions at daily plant meetings

Attend and give input at other various meetings throughout the plant as need or desire dictates

Directly involved in evaluating whether or not an hourly employee should be rehired

Evaluate superintendents and assorted management personnel on an annual basis

Directly involved in disciplinary procedures throughout the plant. These procedures may range from verbal warning to terminations

Physical demands of this position include a great deal of walking and stair climbing

Potential hazards in work area may include knives, scissors, slicer blades and hot water

Work area has many slippery floors

Temperature and noise levels depending on what area of the plant employee is working

Employee will typically work 55-60 hours per week M-F with some Saturday work if necessary

Education:

Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent

College experience preferred

Experience:

Minimum 8 years background experience in a packing plant with knowledge of all areas

Minimum 5 years managing supervisors or managers in different areas

Special Skills:

Computer skills, Microsoft excel at an intermediate level or better

Ability to read production reports

Knowledge of all operations within the plant

Management training

Interpersonal communication skills

Math skills

Bilingual important, but not mandatory as long as translator is in area

Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disabled