PRM Lead Production Technician

Help lead daily production operations while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency from harvest through finished product.

About the role

The PRM Lead Production Technician supports the Operations Manager by overseeing daily slaughter and processing operations while serving as second-in-command for the facility. This hands-on leadership position ensures production goals, product quality, food safety, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance are achieved while providing guidance, training, and support to production team members. This position plays a vital role in maintaining efficient operations while embodying the Tribal Core Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as second-in-command and oversee operations in the absence of the Operations Manager
• Lead daily slaughter and processing activities from live animal handling through finished product
• Perform and oversee all phases of harvest and processing, including stunning, slaughter, fabrication, and processing
• Ensure humane animal handling and compliance with USDA, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements
• Cook up daily work assignments, staffing, job rotations, and production priorities
• Maintain production records, inventory, sanitation, and workplace safety
• Communicate production updates, concerns, and improvement opportunities to management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Core Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or industry training preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience in meat slaughter and processing
• Experience in a lead or senior production role preferred
• Experience working in a USDA-inspected facility with HACCP and food safety programs required
• Ability to work flexible or irregular hours as needed
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal and character background checks
• Ability to travel for required training and professional development
• Ability to successfully perform all essential job functions

Essential Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of slaughter, fabrication, meat processing, food safety, and regulatory compliance
• Safe operation of processing equipment and work in physically demanding, cold, and wet environments
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop employees
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced production environment
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Dependable, accountable, and committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive workplace

Total Rewards Package

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Performance Bonuses
• Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA)
• Professional Development Opportunities

***Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP. ***