Summary:
The General Manager is a full-time position in which this individual will oversee all production needs at Salmon’s Meat Products (SMP). This position will oversee meat processing: daily scheduling to complete orders, employee management, food and safety regulations. An individual who is a hard-working team player with a high sense of leadership, self-motivation and attention to detail will fit well with our culture.
Qualifications:
Excellent managerial, organization and leadership attributes to coordinate the efforts of multiple team members
Ability to lead a small team; 5 years experience preferred
Ability to be a dynamic team member with multiple business entities
Strong written communication, verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to operate production-based equipment and software
Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP) preferred, but willing to train
Ability to multi-task and adapt to change
Awareness of the environment to ensure safe work practices and lead safety practices among team
Associates degree preferred
Experience in the food industry (USDA/FDA/DATCP regulated) or manufacturing (planning, logistics, supply chain)
7-10 years preferred
Experience in reporting production metrics
Physical demands:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Prolonged periods of bending, squatting, standing and walking through production
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery
Work Relationships:
Weekly contact with Ebert Family through Jordan Ebert. Works closely and maintains communication with the Accountant, Marketing Team and Human Resource Manager. Leads direct reports of the Office Manager, Retail Manager, Merchandising Coordinator and Production Manager. Leads indirect reports of Retail, Production and Distribution Teams.
People Management:
Understands and leads the example of SMP core values and culture
Communicate work-related information with appropriate personnel
Supervise and evaluate performance of production staff in a constructive and timely manner
Lead team to work together and solve problems
Make work-related decisions to organize workflow and meet deadlines
Coach, evaluate, discipline and resolve conflicts with personnel in both a group and one-on-one setting up to and including termination in accordance with company policy
Onboard, train and cross train direct reports
Evaluate machine resources to ensure efficiency and minimal downtime
Create a continuous improvement culture; encouraging team to identify opportunities to improve processes
Lead the example of work ethic, acting and working in a professional and safe manner
Collaborate with the customer service and sales department to identify and resolve quality concerns
Regulatory Management:
Drive a safe working environment and food handling practices
Assist in the preparation of the meat and ensure the quality exceeds customer expectations
Responsible for company, government (HACCP, USDA, FDA, DATCP), and other safety and sanitation regulations
Drive food and employee safety and ensure SMP is producing safe product for customers
Responsible for production schedule attainment
Ensure quality is met by output of work
Ensure all products are stored properly at optimum conditions
Schedule maintenance and repair of machines to avoid downtime or delays
Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques
Ensure all team members maintain proper inventory and numbers input correctly to accurately utilize ERP
Lead the initiative through completion and maintain federal inspection
Retail, Wholesale and Distribution Management:
Guarantee orders in and orders out are completed by deadline
Ensure quality is the focus in completing customer orders
Maintain knowledge and a clear understanding of outside wholesale accounts and distribution
Provide assistance to retail and wholesale accounts
Ensure necessary people, materials and other resources are available to relieve bottlenecks and delays
Use production planning and scheduling to limit material shortages
Monitor and use ERP data to drive business decisions
Drive retail and wholesale sales, initiatives, etc.
Financial Responsibility:
Drive financial growth for the company
Oversee financials and data provided by the team
Generate and report metrics
Oversee and make adjustments to control labor and financial health
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Coordinate schedule with the Production Manager to ensure the plant is supervised during all times of operation. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, averaging 45-50 hours per week. Occasional Saturdays are needed based on demand of product during certain times of the year.