SUMMARY
This position has the responsibility of supervising feed mill employees to ensure efficient, timely and accurate production and delivery of feed product. The incumbent also insures that this objective is met within compliance of all company, local, state and federal regulations regarding milling of poultry feeds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Essential functions may be added or deleted in the future as required for the successful performance of the position. All jobs require that safe work procedures be followed and protective devices be used properly.
Supervise feed mill employees to insure timely, efficient, accurate and safe production and delivery of highest quality feed. Perform training activities. Periodically monitor employee performance/habits. Investigate, prepare and maintain accurate and timely reports and records on all incidents, accidents and injuries. Initiate and/or implement operational, safety and environmental practices that meet or exceed all company government and regulatory standards. Perform and maintain all required QA functions including but not limited to, Pilgrims quality program (GMP), Antibiotic Free/Vegetarian (AF) program, Animal Protein Free (APF) program, Safe Feed / Safe Food (SFSF), (FSMA) program.
At our company we are determined to provide safe feed and food through our commitment and compliance with FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), AFIA’s Safe Feed/Safe Food (SFSF) guidelines, and adherence to this company’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Pilgrim’s employees will be trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards and management will encourage employees to report suspected food safety issues without fear. Pilgrim’s is dedicated to providing the resources necessary to minimize or eliminate food safety hazards in these facilities. Each Pilgrim’s Feed Mill will maintain a third party certified food safety program under the direction of the Director of Quality Assurance.
Develop a good working relationship with fellow supervisor(s), employees, and poultry growers by listening to, investigating, reporting and resolving complaints and issues.
Keep Feed Mill Manager informed of non routine issues. Must be able to make independent decisions that will be in conformance to proper procedure.
Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs and sanitation of mill.
Supervise employees in accordance to company policies and procedures and legal requirements.
Prepare accurate and timely reports for other departments such as to accounting.
Work as needed including possible alternate shift and weekend.
Maintain a working telephone number to be reached in emergency situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises Feed Mill employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully the incumbent must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation the essential functions of the job. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, abilities, skills and/or standards required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and deal with percentages in whole numbers fractions and decimals in measurements and currency.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Have or be able to develop functional computer skills.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following types of competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Puts success of team above own interests.
Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; smell; twist torso; and bend at waist to lift or pick up items. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration and occasionally works in jobs using above floor work platforms. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled