Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Guides the day-to-day activities for a food processing facility ensuring standards are met in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Develops, implements, and oversees plans to ensure KPIs are met, including maintaining safety culture and ensuring continuous improvement through the utilization of Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS). Serves as a change agent by influencing, communicating, and promoting a culture of inclusivity, continuous improvement, and lean production. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! Key Responsibilities Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of team goals. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures. Ensures team understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine safety and quality audits providing on-the-floor coaching as needed. Serves as a role model and ensures team's understanding of, and compliance, with all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, HACCP etc.). Accountable for team's adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines. Promotes process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement change. Responsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements. Ensures effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity. Conducts routine scanning of department to identify and solve problems (e.g. equipment operations, processes, etc.). Oversees training and development. Monitors key performance indicators including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents. Responsible for identifying and resolving gaps in efficiency and quality. Directs HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guides in bird related issues. Develops, oversees, and executes departmental project work linked to company goals. Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience) 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Butterball Core Competencies Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies: Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs. Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity. Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead. Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 Solid leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team through the oversight of other leaders Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels Skilled at data review, critical thinking, and problem-solving Strong attention to detail Basic math skills (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Firm time-management, organization, prioritization, and delegation skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing Bachelor's degree in business, Poultry, Animal or Food science, or related field Lean/Six Sigma Certification Experience leading multi-faceted team Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, 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. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment. The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Occasional travel may be required. Disclaimer We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball