Production Lead (Meat)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

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Assists front line supervision in performing some leadership duties. Communicates daily objectives. KPI's and functions as a liaison between line employees and supervisors. Mentor and Train employees new and seasoned. Order meat as needed.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Work alongside team to direct the short-term flow and organization of production area.

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• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets

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• Communicate any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases to the supervisor

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• Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations

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• Properly and accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests

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• Accurately count product inventory levels and maintain levels set forth by the supervisor

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• Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines

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• Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines

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• Assemble and tear down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift

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• Properly clean, store and maintain all knives, scales, etc. assigned to you

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• Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness

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• Complete other duties as assigned

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• To know and understand the company’s safety and health goals and its objectives. Assist the company in achieving these goals by participating in the safety program

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• To help develop and follow all safe work practices

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Qualifications

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• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders

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• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language

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• Prior experience with portion cutting meat

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Professional Skills

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• Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields.

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• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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• Able to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.

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• Commitment to work until the job is completed.

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• Interacts well with others.

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• Good team player.

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• Results-oriented.

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• Customer-service oriented

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• Detail oriented.

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• Capable of handling multiple tasks at once.

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• Ability to be trained and learn new skills

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Physical Demand

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• Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee

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• Heavy lifting activities for this employee

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• Ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to handle objects, controls, operate various processing, and material handling equipment is necessary.

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• The ability to smell is required, to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage.

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Work Environment

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• This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery are a regular occurrence.

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• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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