Key Tasks:
- Work in different departments alongside supervisors and employees to learn, understand and positively impact production operations.
- Partner with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.
- Analyze and understand company reports related to efficiencies, profit, and inventory activity.
- Manage daily production, yields, and downtime in assigned areas.
- Identify trends and recommend proactive or remedial actions to address operational situations.
- Understand governmental law, regulations, and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Work with and through management to develop and implement actions, policies or procedures that protect company assets and profitability.
- Train and develop management skills while leading and motivating others.
- Interpret, apply and/or enforce company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety requirements in support of departmental and corporate goals.
- Actively engage in employee safety programs and activities to ensure safety in the workplace.
- Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement.
- Build strong teams and interact at all levels of the plant, including front line employees.
- Attend or lead presentations, meetings, classes, or training and create projects or presentations; take tests if applicable.
- Interact with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree in operations, management, or related field or an equivalent combination of both education and leadership experience (5-7+ years).
- Willing and able to relocate upon completion of the program.
- Must be able to effectively communicate (read/write/speak) in English.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and think critically.
- Must complete assessment prior to consideration.
- People and relationship focused.
- Prior demonstrated leadership experience in the protein industry.
- Prior internship or experience with the company.
- Self-motivated, proactive individual who will constantly seek improvement opportunities.
- Proficient in use of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Foundation in mathematics, business, sciences, and/or agriculture.
- Proven problem-solving and critical thinking ability, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work across multiple functions and with all levels of employees and leadership.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
- Ability to quickly become proficient in software relevant to the job.
- 25% (travel is required)
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