This is a Second Shift Position.

Process Management

• Develop and maintain processes for monitoring performance consistently with KPIs and our Key Expectations
• Approve and initiate changes within the Product Improvement Request process
• Identify and implement best practices through industry awareness, networking, technical periodicals and plant visits
• Maintain and network with internal / external partners to drive improvements
• Provide financial and design justification for all requested capital projects identify specific short term goals and provide action items to impact improvements within our supply chain initiatives
• Assist in development of Standard Operating Procedures for HACCP, SQF, and other requirements including our Quality Control Programs Facilitate audit readiness and ensure action items are completed on time
• Identify the critical technical requirements to supervise the area and ensure the requirements are documented
• Review staffing needs and work with HR to evaluate expected business changes Lead cross-functional problem solving efforts for complex issues

Team Building

• Reinforce Key Expectations through checklist audits
• Ensure disciplinary processes are consistent
• Coach and develop supervisors through internal development tools
• Communication of corporate initiatives
• Identify and document skills matrix (personal development plans)for Supervisor and ensure actions to address gaps are completed
• Facilitate training and coach to processes for consistent application Ensure processes for recognition to all Team Members are consistent
• Ensure Supervisor is developing bench strength (identifying potential future leaders) for succession planning
• Develop and manage succession plan for assigned area Lead investigations for non-progressive discipline due to a violation to our key expectations
• Lead weekly staff meetings with focus on deviations to performance targets
• Coordinate resources to ensure Supervisor is coached in all technical aspects of the process
• Perform duties in the hiring process as a "hiring manager" to include Onboarding of new exempt Team Members Network for future supervisor candidates
• Lead non-exempt safety team
• Proactively support and manage change through internal change management process

Performance Management

• Review departmental action plans with Supervisor to improve performance
• Drive improved results in all audits using Continuous Improvement tools
• Review and hold supervisors accountable to action items to improve variances/ production numbers
• Facilitate and support root cause analysis with management team
• Ensure training and implementation of all regulatory/ compliance objectives are met
• Lead team in analysis of performance
• Establish targets for key performance indicators and functional spending Interact with customers on issue resolution and growth opportunities
• Perform audits to monitor Supervisor and department performance

Team CFG

• Perform Key Expectation Audits for other areas
• Work with all support areas to identify opportunities
• Support Research and Development projects as a resource
• Participate in company initiative team(s)
• Present relevant production information across all levels of organization when necessary
• Attend participate and or lead in leadership development opportunities
• Support sales through being a technical expert on calls Lead plant tours for strategic partners
• Participate in organizational meetings (i.e., sanitation, USDA, Safety, Staff, Order Fill, CI, etc.)

Qualifications

• Excellent written/verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function at a high level within a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and with individuals from multiple disciplines and with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where change and growth are part of the culture.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (proficiency in MS Access a plus).
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Clemens Food Group is the industry leader in customer solutions. Originally founded in 1895, the Company has a long rich heritage, deeply rooted in values. Clemens Food Group is a vertically coordinated company that includes hog farming, food production, logistical services, and transportation. To this day, it remains steadfastly dedicated to continuing previous generations' commitment by operating as good stewards of the community and the environment, offering quality innovative products and services, and working with our business partners, customers, employees, and family members with the highest degree of integrity and ethics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)