Operations Lead - Cut-up & Rehang 2nd Shift Liberty

Job Title: Operations Lead
Department: Production / Operations 
Reports To: Operations Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s) 
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: Full-time 
Travel Requirements: N/A 
Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope 

The Operations Lead is responsible for supporting daily production operations by helping ensure procedures are followed, production lines start on time, product flow remains consistent, and customer specifications are met. This role helps drive productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while supporting food safety, quality, safety, and company standards. 

The Operations Lead supports supervisors by helping direct team members, filling in at production positions as needed, assisting with production paperwork, training new team members, and monitoring department performance. This position plays an important role in supporting team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist the Supervisor with getting the Cut-up & Rehang line started on time each day. 

• Help ensure all procedures are followed to support productivity, cost efficiency, customer specifications, and consistent product flow. 

• Direct and lead team members during daily production operations as assigned. 

• Fill in at any position as needed to ensure consistent product flow. 

• Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed. 

• Respond to USDA inspectors and their concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. 

• Help train new team members and monitor their performance. 

• Perform production checks to ensure the department is performing to established standards. 

• Assist supervisors and managers with issues in other departments of the plant as needed. 

• Support compliance with food safety programs, quality standards, safety requirements, and company procedures. 

• Promote a safe work environment by following safety requirements and helping prevent and report unsafe acts or conditions. 

• Support team member performance, development, safety, and work schedule needs as assigned. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Compensation 

Compensation Range: $21.00/