Value Added Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Value Added Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Value Added and Ground Beef division, maintaining product quality, production rates, and yields across further processed, retail, grinding, and steak cutting operations. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position owns the daily direction of the division’s hourly team, line staffing, and production records, while working within the production priorities and standards set by the Operations Manager. This position works closely with Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Maintenance to meet customer needs and drive continuous improvement. This position must understand, promote and have a “Creekstone Proud” mindset that positively enhances the Company culture, being an example of appropriate behavior, attitude, and respect for others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and direction to the hourly employees of the Value Added and Ground Beef division.
• Direct daily production to the make sheet, customer specifications, and efficiency and yield targets.
• Oversee further processed items, including high-end retail products and customer-specific programs.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure all processing activities conform to product specifications.
• Meet customer orders, specifications, and delivery needs.
• Project and secure sufficient packaging materials to operate efficiently.
• Diligently track all department waste to identify areas of opportunity.
• Inspect and monitor all work areas for cleanliness and protect product from contamination.
• Oversee training and cross-training of assigned staff, appraise performance, and initiate corrective action, when necessary, within Company policy.
• Address employee concerns and complaints in partnership with Human Resources.
• Enforce health and safety policies and report infractions to Human Resources immediately.
• Coordinate line staffing and general production line maintenance to keep the division running.
• Maintain accurate production, yield, and labor records for the division.
• Recommend process and continuous improvement opportunities to the Operations Manager.
• Refer upward to the Operations Manager customer escalations, product holds, and decisions beyond this authority.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with employees, peers, leaders, and all others.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five or more years of beef plant supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of beef cuts, yields, and production processes required.
• Knowledge of or experience in case ready operations and steak cutting.
• Experience working with a diverse labor force.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, including conflict resolution, coaching, and inspiring good work.
• Solid problem solving, project management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable, and resourceful.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form – presenting ideas, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner.
• Able to take direction humbly and collaborate to define and pursue team goals.
• Able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Able to stand for 8 or more hours per day and to climb, stoop, crouch, push, pull, and grasp.
• Able to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Able to work in a cold, wet production environment wearing required PPE, including hard hat, safety-toe boots, safety goggles, and hair/beard net.
• Availability to work the assigned shift, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• On-site position at the Arkansas City, KS facility.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.