HR Supervisor at Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. in Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Job Description:

Purpose of the Position

Direct the personnel activities during one shift operation of a facility and to ensure the shift operation meets all state, local and federal requirements while complying with Simmons policies and procedures.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Team Member Support. Assists facility supervisors with problem resolution and counsel team members as needed. Assists in providing general supervision for company-wide activities of personnel administration, management training, development benefits administration, team member communication, team member activities and team member relations. Effectively communicates at all levels acting as a liaison between management and production team members. Establishes effective working relationships. Continually working in an environment of the highest confidentiality, honesty and integrity.

General HR Duties. Processes transfers and vacations in a timely manner. Manages all disciplinary actions for hourly team members. Maintains team member attendance records ensuring that proper warnings are given for attendance problems and that bonuses are received for good attendance. Sets up and maintains spreadsheets. Collects and analyzes information and data. Interprets and applies laws, ordinances and policies.

Recruiting and Staffing. Oversees new team member orientations and other meetings as required. Reviews Affirmative Action Plan logs. Reviews applications and paperwork for accuracy and completion. Involved with interviewing and making hiring decisions for hourly positions. Maintains team member records and ensures files are organized properly. Maintains weekly staffing recap. Reports on facility staffing levels. Monitors hiring, transfers, terminations and separations. Interviews for job openings as needed

Manages team members. Directs and supervises team members' work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all team members. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive team member morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or team members via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by facility

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites, possibly requiring overnight stays.

Technical Experience: 3 years experience in Human Resources. Prior supervisory experience is highly preferred.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources related field. Spanish Bilingual.