Hiring Company:
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.
Overview:As Lead Person -tasked with running a specific area of production in an efficient and safe manner. Needs to understand the daily schedule and communicate the information to operators. Have an understanding of product rotation – first in first out concept. Ensures orders are processed in accordance with the Boar’s Head's customer service standards. Is also familiar with; standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse, distribution center, or meat processing facility. The successful candidate will also be able to think proactively, thrive under pressure, and assist the production supervisors in achieving departmental goals and production including the ability to train others and troubleshoot issues.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager
- Responsible for operating and helping to maintaining equipment within their assigned area
- Assist with reporting problem situations and makes recommendations to Supervisor to enhance the efficiency of production
- Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training, and development of other employees
- Assists Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coaches employees or makes recommendations to Supervisor for further actions
- Must follow Company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
- Verify accuracy of order/invoices/manifests, complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures to ensure accurate record keeping and product control
- Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers
Qualifications:
- Employee is required to work in cold, damp environment.
- Position requires having worked in leadership capacity in a manufacturing/food production environment
- Must have basic oral and written communication skills
- Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
- Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds (with assistance, when required)
- Available to work a Monday - Friday schedule, with weekend work dictated by production needs
- Fork-lift/tow motor experience
- Experience with Oracle systems preferred
Location:Petersburg, VA
Time Type:Full time
Department:Smokehouse/Thermal 1st shift
Top Skills
What We Do
Since Boar's Head was founded in 1905, much has changed. While many have learned to cut corners, we are happy to say we haven't changed with the times, and over 110 years later, we're still using only the finest ingredients—pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and no fillers, by-products, artificial colors or flavors, gluten or trans fat. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items. With Boar’s Head, you can trust each and every one of our products was prepared with the utmost care.
Offering the world’s best delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments is a never-ending quest that calls for a special type of team member. One who consistently:
• Pushes for excellence in their personal and professional lives.
• Invests in fostering relationships through open communication and respect.
• Collaborates to passionately delight our customers.
In exchange, we proudly provide:
• Top medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and their families.
• Competitive pay, bonus, and 401(k) plans.
• Opportunities to participate in the Boar’s Head Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program.
• Career development opportunities through on-the-job, e-learning, and instructor-led training. Our Learning Management System has hundreds of courses to help team members learn and grow.
• Community involvement activities that tackle critical hunger-relief, healthcare, and education initiatives through non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, The ALS Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and hospital foundations throughout the country.
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