Essential Functions:(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)
Responsible for focusing efforts on the reduction of costs and increasing throughput.
Assume management of operation in support role for production manager or in his absence.
Executing yearly production output budgets (weaned pigs), expenses budgets, and necessary capital spending budgets.
Timely communicate the status of production targets to the Production Manager. Provide a written plan for the overall improvement of production.
Responsible for facilitating the use of Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsible for helping train employees on most current processes and protocols.
Influence change through education at all levels and then inspect until the new habit is formed.
Responsible for the actions of their direct reports.
Facilitate timely actions in response to any external or internal production related audits. This includes audits for the following areas: safety, electricity, maintenance & general house-keeping, swine handling, bio-security, Common Swine Audits and general production.
Work in coordination with the site Maintenance Manager to ensure that maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness of the facilities are completed on a timely and thorough basis.
Responsible for maintaining the data integrity of any company sponsored production record keeping system.
Ensure that products meet internal and external specifications of pig quality and quality control programs.
Recommend and implement approved changes to the Sow Farm Manual and SOP’s.
Assure new employees participate in a training program focusing on standard operating procedures, bio-security, and safety Job Qualifications. Accomplishing this prior to allowing new hires the ability to work unsupervised. Provide documentation for each employee’s progress.
Active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training.
Responsible for coordination of animal movements including, transport of gilts and wean pig sales.
Responsible for accurate reporting of Environmental measures according to state and federal guidelines. Communicate any environmental issues/concerns with supervisor.
Responsible for overall feed management program, including ordering and bin management. Be a teammate to feed department.
All other duties as may be assigned.
Success Factors:
Able to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction; to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; to identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions.
Able to organize or schedule people or tasks, to develop action plans leading to specific goals, and to plan effectively.
Able to define specific goals and objectives; to prioritize objectives.
Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Able to establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups; willing to commit to long hours of work and personal sacrifice in order to reach goals.
Able to create positive energy (motivation) in both individuals and groups.
Job Qualifications:
Capable of repeated actions.
Be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals.
Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts in English.
Physically able to move, load and unload animals up to 550 pounds.
Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete.
Will need to be able to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles.
Maintain balance on all surfaces including slippery surfaces.
Must not own or live near any swine.
A minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Educational Development).
Working Conditions/Environment:
General climate-controlled office environment
Temperature at work sites will vary depending upon season and location.
Exposure to various elements inherent with agriculture production
The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate .
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :
Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, SincerityEOE/Vets/Disability
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