Shift Manager-Processing-3rd Shift at Koch Foods in Morristown, Tennessee

Job Description:

In 1985, Koch Foods started as a one-room chicken de-boning and cutting operation with 13 employees. We’ve grown to be one of the top poultry processors in the U.S., but the core of who we are remains unchanged: a team that is adept, reliable and service oriented.

The Shift Manager is primarily responsible for supervision and operations of assigned shift, ensuring efficiency, quality production, and safety of team members while adhering to Company policies and procedures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for assigned supervisors


• Supervise plant operations including safety, production, quality, and employee relations


• Develop, lead, train and coach supervisors and production employees


• Enforce Company policies, procedures, regulations and practices, including GMP’s


• Maximize yield and throughputs, minimizing waste and unnecessary production costs


• Meet turnover goals, assisting HR with management of appropriate staffing levels


• Ensure timely order fulfillment, meeting customer standards and expectations


• Inspect production processes and products, ensuring compliance with USDA and Company standards


• Manage relationship with USDA Inspectors and Quality Assurance


• Assist with interview, selection, training, onboarding and coaching of new and existing supervisors and production team members


• All other relevant duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Poultry Science, Business Management or other closely related field of study or equivalent experience in lieu of education


• 2+ year(s) production experience; poultry industry experience preferred


• Proficient technology, computer, mathematics and analysis skills


• Ability to create and comprehend complex Excel spreadsheets


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Excellent leadership skills

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Repetitive hand motions, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs


• Stand and walk on concrete majority of shift


• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, bend and lift various weights as needed


• Occasionally climb ladders, steep inclines, and enter confined spaces


• Exposure to cold, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees


• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels


• Exposure to strong odors, including ammonia


• Exposure to slippery and wet conditions

Benefits (after approximately 30 days of employment):

• Promotional Career Opportunities


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Purchase Program


• Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement

Other:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Poultry Science, Business Management or other closely related field of study or equivalent experience in lieu of education


• 2+ year(s) production experience; poultry industry experience preferred


• Proficient technology, computer, mathematics and analysis skills


• Ability to create and comprehend complex Excel spreadsheets


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Excellent leadership skills

• Promotional Career Opportunities


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Purchase Program


• Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement