Production Lead (Meat)

About the Role

Assists front line supervision in performing leadership duties, communicates daily objectives and KPIs, and functions as a liaison between line employees and supervisors. Mentors and trains both new and seasoned employees. Orders meat as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the team to direct the short-term flow and organization of the production area.
• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by cutting tickets.
• Communicate any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases to the supervisor.
• Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations.
• Accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests.
• Count product inventory levels and maintain levels set by the supervisor.
• Ensure all product specifications are met according to guidelines.
• Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines.
• Assemble and tear down equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift.
• Properly clean, store, and maintain all knives, scales, and other assigned tools.
• Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness.
• Know and understand the company’s safety and health goals; assist in achieving these goals by participating in the safety program.
• Help develop and follow all safe work practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine amounts and sizes of products needed for orders.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Prior experience with portion cutting meat.

Skills

• Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution.
• Able to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.
• Commitment to work until the job is completed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Results-oriented and customer-service focused.
• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to be trained and learn new skills.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, and reaching are regular activities for this role.
• Heavy lifting is required.
• Ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to handle objects, controls, and operate equipment.
• The ability to smell is required to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage.

Work Environment

This position requires working in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas, which are cold and wet. Exposure to moving machinery is a regular occurrence. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.