Production Shift Manager

Job: Shift Manager, Production

Type: Salary - Exempt

Class: Full Time

Position Summary:

DG Foods is seeking a Production Shift Manager to join our management team at our Bastrop, LA facility. This role involves overseeing plant operations during a designated shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Shift Manager will manage various functions including maintenance, production, shipping, receiving, and sanitation to optimize long-term profitability.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating plant operations for the designated shift.
• Recruiting, training, and motivating staff to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensuring plant security measures are in place to prevent theft and safeguard assets.
• Maintaining knowledge of USDA policies and ensuring compliance.
• Upholding safety and health programs, and conducting inspections to mitigate hazards.
• Monitoring operations to meet quality specifications and regulatory standards.
• Implementing cost-saving measures and promoting efficiency.
• Coordinating departmental activities to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Providing leadership and direction to achieve company goals.
• Setting production goals and monitoring performance against targets.
• Ensuring effective customer service and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborating with functional leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Maintaining positive employee relations and resolving conflicts.
• Adhering to union contracts and performing other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Overseeing approximately 4-6 direct reports.
• Demonstrating understanding of operational policies and procedures.
• Developing and applying new skills to enhance performance.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience; equivalent combinations considered.
• Proficiency in technology, computer software, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in varying environments, including cold and wet conditions.
• Capable of lifting and maneuvering up to 30 pounds.
• Visual acuity is required for close and peripheral tasks.

About DG Foods:

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customer’s needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.

DG Foods is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.