Central Food Production Meat Manager

$89,000 PER YEARGENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this position is to ensure that Harmons’ Central Food Production Facility consistently delivers safe, high quality, profitable, and efficient Meat production. This role is responsible for overseeing all Meat associates and production equipment to guarantee smooth, safe, and timely operations. A key focus of the position is close collaboration with USDA Inspectors, Quality and Control team, and Sanitation team to ensure our HACCP Plan, GMPs, SSOPs are followed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and FSMA standardsEnsure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and local health department regulationsEnsures labeling accuracy of lot codes for traceabilityEnsures the quality and presentation of all Meat items produced in Central Food Production meets Harmons’ standardsIs knowledgeable about all cuts of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, seafood, etc. and is able to cut all meatsWriting the Central Food Production Meat department schedule to ensure coverage and meet production and labor goalsTeaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the teamProvides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc.Promptly addresses and resolves associates’ concerns and/or grievancesFollows sales plans to ensure production levels meet store needs for sales growth and appropriate in stock conditionsPlans production based off forecast and provides ingredient information to Central Food Production Inventory Control Manager for orderingRotates and manages finished products in the shipping cooler using FIFO methodsAssist in adjusting processes and production flow to be as efficient as possibleHold PCQI certification as a leader in Harmons Central Food Production FacilityAssists as needed to ensure the success of the Central Production Facility as a wholeMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with facility associatesConsistent and daily interaction with Inventory Control Manager, Quality and Control team, Sanitation team, and Director of Central Food ProductionTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A high school diploma or GED required; some college education preferred; five years of meat department/butcher experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:PCQI certification requiredFamiliarity with all cuts of meat and how to prepare themMust enjoy working with and handling meat productsEnjoys and has experience preparing, cooking, and eating a variety of seafood and meat productsStrong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, OSHA, FSMA)Experience with automated food production equipmentDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform basic repairsAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with and manage diverse groups of peopleAbility to professionally and appropriately handle conflictMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniquesMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistentAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable food production facility environment with the possibilityof frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate isregularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitivemotion and eye, hand, and foot coordination. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entireworkday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds from location to location.