Processing Room Lead

TITLE : Processing Room Lead

DEPARTMENT : Processing

REPORTS TO : Processing Room Manager

SHIFT : Monday - Saturday

HOURS : 9 : 30 P.M. - 5 : 30 A.M.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Processing Lead is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of the Processing Room as well as assisting the Processing Room Manager with their responsibilities when they are out. More importantly they are responsible for ensuring that all orders are prepared / processed according to company and customer specifications effectively and efficiently; training new processing personnel in their daily functions and procedures; assist when and where necessary throughout the processing room to ensure products get to staging in an efficient and timely manner; ensure that other Processing personnel receive any special or additional information for the customer from management and assist in routine inspections. The Processing Lead may assist other warehouse personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties as assigned on an as needed basis. The Processing Lead reports to the Processing Room Manager and checks in with the Processing Room Manager daily.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of the Processing Room under their control.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the daily activities of the Processing Room as needed and directed.
• Communicate all product related quality issues, shortages, downgrades, and other situations that may impact the customer or another department in a timely manner.
• Learns the use of specialized processing equipment. portioning machines, , scalers, pin boning, etc.)
• Assist with general labor tasks to support the processing team and meet production goals.
• Check quality of all products before they leave the cutting room.
• Ensure HACCP and BRC procedures are followed.
• Report any product or quality concerns immediately to the supervisor or manager.
• Assist the Processing Manager in working with the Purchasing department to maintain open communication about the products we receive.
• Maintain good working relationships with all departments.
• Assist in preparing various reports on department's efficiency relative to yield and volume.
• Complete all daily paperwork.
• Cycle yields on all products.
• Review overall efficiency.
• Be flexible and open to cross-training in different areas as needed.
• Assist in training and operation meetings on as needed basis.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for processing room along with appropriate documentation.
• Follow all company safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Follow directives and perform efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Reviews and understands all SOP's (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Complete all training as required.
• Handle other duties as assigned by the supervisor / manager.
• Plan, directs and supervises the daily activities of the Processing Room as needed and directed.
• Assist the Processing Manager in working with the Purchasing department to maintain open communication about the products we receive.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience :

Benefits :

J.J. McDonnell offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristic described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.J. McDonnell is committed to providing a diverse workforce experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran, or disability status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We thank all individuals for their interest in J.J. McDonnell; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.