Job Description

Oversees and directs formulation, blending and seasoning activities on the shift to ensure safe and efficient preparation of raw meat product for processing, and sanitation of the Inspection, Blending and Seasoning rooms Complies with all safety, food safety, SQF, quality, GMP and USDA requirements

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee all blending activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate expected performance results and ensure pertinent production information is disseminated effectively to all shift personnel in a timely manner.
• Review shift metrics with the Partners to maintain awareness of performance to standard and schedule.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all Salm Partners and USDA sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Oversee and monitor the set up and operation of the seasoning rooms, inspection and blending room equipment and processes to meet the blending schedule.
• Ensure regrind from Case Pack is consumed into Blending as scheduled and are within the specifications identified within the Operational Parameters by product.
• Review the daily production reports, tracking and reporting down time and blends completed.
• Ensure the Standard Operating Procedures accurately represent the process in place and are being followed consistently.
• Monitor the production process flow and implement suggestions for throughput improvements.
• Confer with Maintenance personnel, operators and helpers to resolve equipment problems.
• Communicate production issues and concerns to the Blending Manager; relay concerns with regard to equipment performance, product quality, safety and food safety in a timely manner.
• Address and resolve partner issues through effective coaching and the progressive disciplinary process.
• Identify Partner training needs and seek additional resources as needed to further develop partner skills.
• Monitor Partner work schedules and attendance; manage the time-off request process and report unplanned absences in a timely manner to the HR department.
• Review and approve request for temporary personnel weekly for the following week's staffing needs.
• Promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Ensure sanitations are completed as required.
• Ensure partner compliance with SOP, SSOP, GMP, and SQF requirements.
• Follow and ensure compliance with established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the Blending Team Leader, Blending Operators and Blender Helpers assigned to the shift. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with established policies and applicable law, including training Partners, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining; and addressing and resolving problems.

Education

A minimum of high school diploma is normally required, with an Associate degree preferred Prior leadership experience and a minimum of 3 years previous work experience in a USDA-FSIS regulated food manufacturing environment is required

Experience

Experience with meat blending operations or ready-to-eat processed meats manufacturing is also required. Meat technology knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot common blend-quality issues is strongly preferred. Experience in formulating sausage to defined fat and moisture levels is highly desirable. Experience in incorporating water/fat-binding ingredients (e.g. soy proteins, oat fiber) and inclusions (e.g. individual quick frozen vegetables, cheese) into sausage would be extremely advantageous.

Skills

Communication Skills

Must possess effective interpersonal communication skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence Must also have the ability to speak effectively before small groups of partners Must listen well, and promote an environment of open communication and collaborative problem solving.

Computer Skills

Must possess strong computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and MAS500 or related integrated manufacturing software system.

Mathematical Skills

Must have strong basic math skills, with the ability to calculate percentages and fractions for recipe quantities Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Other Requirements

Benefits and Compensation

Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.