Production Manager
Sioux Center, Iowa, United States Job ID 77030 Job Category Live ProductionPerdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Perdue is hiring a Production Manager for our Sioux Center, IA location. This production position works in a production area processing pork products. Requires working with pork, raw products. Typical assignments may include debone, cut up, evisceration, stack off, Multivac, overwrap and/or sanitation. Usually works five to six days a week overtime may be required based on production needs.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Meets all facility operational plans, to ensure yield, hogs per man hour, line efficiency, CSI, QI, requirements are met.
- Ensuring processes are in place to continually provide training to improve the supervisory skills of staff and improve the skill set of the hourly production associates to maximize the results of individual and team efforts.
- Ensures processes are in place to continuously reduce turnover, improve safety results as measured by the Safety Scorecard, and create an environment that will make the facility the Employer of Choice in the area.
- Establish measures and is accountable for operating and capital budgets for the operation in a manner to enable the operation to maintain a competitive position in the industry.
- Constantly develops innovative ideas and methods to improve operational performance and improve product quality and customer reliability.
- Supports and promotes the company’s annual People, Products, and Profitability goals through effective planning, communication, emphasizing the requirement for all team members to be efficient and effective in their respective responsibilities.
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma/GED with work related experience.
- An associate or bachelor’s Degree (highly preferred).
Experience Requirements
- 5 years related work experience.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven track record demonstrating ability to lead a team in a positive and productive manner.
- Must be able to forecast demand and plan over a 1-to-3-year time span.
- Must be able to develop, organize, deploy, and schedule multiple protocols/projects.
- Able to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
- Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization and customers - possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Must be able to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or company business (10%).
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- When in a plant environment:
- Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
- Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
- Able to stand for several hours.
- Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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