Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary:

Oversees production processes are operating in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while striving for continuous process improvements to achieve quality level production to meet customers' needs.  Serves as a change agent by influencing, communicating and driving a culture of inclusivity, process improvement, and lean production. 

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Directs, coaches and develops supervisory and production team members to align their work with long-term goals and company initiatives for optimum performance
Serves as a role model and initiates proactive actions to ensure team’s understanding of and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.)
Responsible for team’s adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines, safety standards
Champions process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement change
Responsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting and cost improvements
Conducts routine scanning of department to identify and solve problems (e.g. equipment operations, processes, etc.) and takes immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions
Organizes production activities and coordinate work of assigned plant personnel in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner to ensure internal and external customer needs are met
Tracks key indicators of the production team's performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents and ensure expectations are met or exceeded
Directs HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guides in bird related issues
Develop, manage and complete departmental project work linked to company objectives and goals
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities as needed
Decisive leader with strong interpersonal skills and is adept at leading and motivating
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), SSOP (Standard Sanitary Operational Procedure) and requirements; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
Knowledge of BRC practices and standards; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
Strong knowledge with operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. /birds per man hours (PMH), line speeds, etc.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at both the strategic and functional level
Strong attention to detail
Basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
 Additional Responsibilities:

Perform all other duties as necessary to ensure efficiency of operation.
 Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Poultry, Animal or Food Science or related field preferred
5 years of manufacturing leadership experience required
Lean/Six Sigma Certification desired
Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology is an asset
Advanced Safety training, HACCP training/certifications, continuous improvement skills, experience as a leader with a multi-faceted team preferred
Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing preferred

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.