High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), SSOP (Standard Sanitary Operational Procedure) and requirements; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
Knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) practices and standards
Proficient in safety best practices and standards
Strong knowledge of operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. /birds per man hours (PMH), line speeds, etc. with the ability to identify and implement continuous improvements
Basic math skills (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages)
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
The employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment, computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally climb and lift up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
