FABRICATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Title: Operation Manager

Location: Plainwell

Reporting to:  General Manager

 Essential Job Functions: 

• Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of all aspects of the Facility. 
• Oversees efficiency through monitoring production, scanning make-sheets, and discussing daily goals with Superintendents. 
• Directs Superintendents with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates. 
• Handles any employee grievance, dispute or problem in most efficient manner possible, working closely with Human Resources department as necessary. 
• Maintains acceptable yield levels on all products while producing product to specification. 
• Perform daily safety walks and correct any non-compliance issues. 
• Help develop the management team of the Facility through active participation in group meetings. 
• Trains and develops Superintendents providing guidance on managerial and teamwork skills to attain department objectives. 
• Works closely with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure all product quality and food safety standards are enforced. 
• Ensure all policies and the collective bargaining agreement is understood and enforced. 
• Must maintain a positive working relationship with government agencies and help address any USDA regulatory issues. 
• Contribute to the ongoing development of JBS policies and procedures. 
• Communicate to all levels within the organization on information as needed. 
• All other duties as directed by General Manager 

 Experience Required: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with preferred college degree. 
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience working in meat industry. 

 Skills/Abilities Required:

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, problem solving skills and leadership qualities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and work collaboratively with other. 
• Extensive knowledge of meat products, equipment and specifications. 
• Must be able to work in a very cold, damp and noisy environment with possible slick floors and frequent exposure to knives, hot water and production machinery. 
• Must be able to work flexible hours including some Saturday work. 
• Bilingual skills a plus but not required. 

                                                   EOE/Vets/Disability