Shipping General Foreman

Job Title: Shipping General Foreman

Location: Omaha

Reporting to: Fabrication Superintendent

Essential Job Functions:

• Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Plan orders in Red Prairie system and review inventory
• Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures to employees
• Assist employees with jobs as necessary, lifting boxes, operating pallet jack or forklift, operating label machines, wrapping combos etc.
• Follow up on any repairs or maintenance required, ensure all employee licenses and health checks are up to date
• Motivate and manage supervisors and employees to guarantee highest productivity
• Oversee and assist employees in setting up shipping department area for work day start
• Communicate closely with shipping management at other regional plants as well as at corporate office
• Sign out supplies for employees as necessary and ensure employees wear proper PPE

Required Experience:

• Minimum of four years in management role
• Degree in operations management, supply chain management or related field preferred but not required
• Experience working in manufacturing or food production preferred but not required
• Experience working in shipping or experience tracking inventory

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Capable of lifting boxes weighing up to fifty pounds
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including some Saturdays
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to demonstrate patience and effective listening
• Must be highly motivated, responsible and organized

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vets/Disability