ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 

JBS FOODS- SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA 

DESCRIPTION 

This position provides support to the General Manager and will help lead and direct, lead, and motivate the operations team to achieve safety, food safety, operational, Human Resources, and financial goals. The individual in this position must have a strong operational background, both in harvest and fab. They will assist with maintaining performance in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the facility, along with monitoring safety, yields, and efficiencies of all departments. This position will be involved in supplementing all critical planning functions to include, but not limited to, labor relations, planning, expense management, labor, efficiencies, safety, workers' compensation, ergonomics, management and development, succession planning, supply/material procurement, and maintenance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•        Overall owner of Plant KPIs, including but not limited to:  

•        Safety Culture Implementation, and execution 

•        Turnover/Absenteeism  

•        Yield Goal Attainment 

•        Coordinates the development of RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) and Action plans to solve problems and make improvements  

•        Responsible for Production Efficiency Attainment 

•        Responsible for Food Safety & Quality  

•        Responsible for Plant Schedule attainment 

•        Responsible for delivering KPI’s including Inventory & Plant Costs  

•        Responsible for managing several groups of personnel 

•        Responsible for setting the culture for the facility and upholding JBS Values  

•        Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work  

•        Monitors and analyzes costs and helps prepare annual budgets  

•        Manages and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, including Safety, Quality, HR, Finance, Maintenance & Engineering  

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work 40+ hours per week in production areas.  Exposed to all hazards present, including slippery floors, machinery, noise, extreme temperature variations, etc.  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.  

•        Minimum of six years of beef business experience with experience in plant operations, with two years superintendent level or above 

•        Must have a strong operational background, both in harvest and fab 

•        Understanding of OSHA,EPA, USDA regulations and requirements  

•        Team player with effective communication skills  

•        Strong math & reading/comprehension skills  

•        Computer skills such as Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)  

•        Educational background considered an asset. Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience 

•        Must be able to work in very cold, damp, loud environments with slick floors 

•        Must be able to work flexible hours, including some overtime and weekends 

BENEFITS 

•                   Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (matching after the first year of service) 

•                   Vacation, sick leave, and six company observed holidays 

Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! 

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY