Production Lead - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR (10600463)

Founded more than 80 years ago, OK Foods has grown from a livestock and poultry feed manufacturer to join one of the world’s leading chicken producers, Bachoco.

Bachoco OK Foods produces the highest quality chicken products for the U.S. market. Currently, the Bachoco OK Foods family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world.

1st Shift - Further Processing – Production Lead

Dept. 142 Line 4

Shift Time:  6:00 am - 5:00 pm or 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

Pay Rate: $ 17 per hour.

 

 

 

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

$1/hour weekly attendance incentive.

Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.

30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.

Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).

6 Paid holidays.

Vacation after 90-days.

2 Personal days/year after 90-days.

 

 

Summary  Oversees a production department by performing the following duties.                                                    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Makes sure production employees are present and performing their job.

 

Sets up the department before production begins.

 

Acts as an intercessor between employees and management.

 

Fills in for production employees due to absences, vacations, production needs, etc.

 

Notifies maintenance if there are any problems on the line.

 

Makes sure employees have the needed supplies.

 

Checks the quality of the product.

 

This is a safety sensitive position.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

 

Directly supervises 10 to 70 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Competencies                                                   

 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

 

Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

 

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.

 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

 

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

 

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

 

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

 

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                                   

 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Language Skills                                                

 

Ability to read and