1st Shift Production Foreperson

Michigan Turkey Producers

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wyoming, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Oversee production operations and lead associates to meet customer and organizational expectations while ensuring equipment is operational. Maintain strict adherence to USDA, HACCP, and safety standards through training and direct supervision.

Qualifications

You have 0-1 years of experience in a production leadership role and proven leadership skills. You can motivate others, initiate change, problem-solve, and work with minimal supervision while implementing all established rules and procedures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

USDA

HACCP

GMFP

OSHA

MIOSHA

Hi-lo driver license

Job Description

 

Essential Functions of Role:

This is “hands on” Leadership production operation role.

  • Meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and Company standards and under the supervision of the Operation Manager for Load & Haul, assists with overseeing the leadership and management of the processes and associates to meet the needs and expectations of customers, department and organization. Making sure that all equipment is 100 % in condition to operate properly and that the line starts on time.
  • Assisting, interviewing and training new associates 
  • Conducting meetings with associates on changes and other jobs related issues
  • Making sure that associates are informed and follow the rules, polices and procedures for USDA, OSHA and MIOSHA
  • Teaching associates the importance of working safe and in a team environment 

Qualifications:

  • Must have 0-1 years of experience in this position
  • Must have proven leadership skills
  • Must be able to motivate others, initiate change and perform with integrity
  • Must be able to problem solve and assist with resolution
  • Must be able to work with little to no daily supervision
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Must be able to implement all the rules and procedures established by the HACCP program and must be able to work very closely with U.S.D.A.
  • Must have attention to detail.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write the English language
  • Spanish speaking ability a definite plus
  • Must be able to work safely
  • Must maintain excellent attendance
  • Must be able to maintain good records of all production
  • Must be able to perform other tasks assigned by Operation Manager
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Must be able to and must wear necessary Personal Protective Wear required while performing role:
    • Protective Eye Wear
    • Ear plugs
    • Hard Hat
    • Hair Net
    • Protective Coat (clothing protector)
    • Forearm protection
    • Plastics gloves
    • Cotton gloves
    • Plastic aprons 

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.  
  • Using hands and fingers, must be able to demonstrate to the associates the functions of each job in the white meat area
  • Must be able to obtain a Hi-lo driver license 
  • Must be able to use knives (wizard and reg.) on the line
  • Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and stand for 8 hours or the duration of the shift, in a wet cold environment.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

MTP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  MTP is proud to have tobacco, drug, and alcohol free environments.

Michigan Turkey Producers

In the early 1900’s, a few Michigan farmers and their families began raising turkeys. They found that the temperate climate and rich land of Allegan, Ottawa, Kent and Barry counties produced a bigger and healthier bird. As word of these great turkeys spread, more families started raising turkeys on their Michigan farms. Today, these family farms are still in operation. They have been handed down from generation to generation, and they are continuing to produce better turkeys. The proud growers of Michigan Turkey Producers are committed to quality and value from their farms to your table. Our raw processing plant is designed to meet sanitary and safety standards that far exceed most raw turkey facilities. In fact, the plant more closely resembles a further processor’s facility. For example, all of the walls and ceilings are covered in stainless steel so the entire plant can be easily and regularly sanitized. Michigan Turkey Producers has developed a controlled-atmosphere stunning system for use in our raw plant. Besides being more humane, this proprietary process significantly improves the quality of our meat by reducing blood spots and bruising. Michigan Turkey Producers offers a wide variety of both raw and cooked turkey products, from ready-to-cook whole breasts and turkey sausage to pre-sliced, oven-roasted and pan-roasted turkey. Try any of them and taste the Michigan Turkey Producers difference for yourself.
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