Director of Operations - Harvest

Director of Operations - Harvest

Summary

As the harvest lead, you will partner with leadership to understand and execute the harvest strategies as the plant ramps up. The ideal candidate is someone who wants to get in at the very start to plan and build the function for when the facility is fully operational.

• Oversee daily operations of the harvest Department (under the supervision of VP Operations).
• Manage all harvest processes (facility livestock handling, harvest, cooler, rendering, and hides); ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate operations according to customer specifications.
• Coordinate and oversee daily activities of supervisors in the harvest departments to ensure efficient production of wholesome quality products.
• Monitor and control downtime; provide solutions to reduce downtime.
• Maintain high production and quality while ensuring the safest working environment possible.
• Actively monitor food security and defense surveillance inside the facility and its operation.
• Ensure all company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures are enforced and followed (e.g. SQF, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA).
• Monitor the cleanliness of the work areas.
• Complete reports and other paperwork (e.g. discipline, progress evaluations, terminations).
• Ensure every position is filled before starting up; ensure job rotation is followed in order to facilitate ergonomics.
• Ensure all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
• Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
• Promote and drive succession development throughout areas of responsibility.
• NOTE : this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

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