Hides Supervisor
American Foods Group, LLC

Overview
Job Summary
The Hides Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products, while also managing the wastewater pretreatment system. This role involves leading a team of rendering operators, ensuring the efficient and safe execution of rendering processes, and maintaining high standards of product quality and compliance with industry regulations. The Rendering Supervisor will coordinate daily activities, monitor equipment performance, implement process improvements, and address any operational or technical issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products as well as maintaining compliance regulations in the wastewater department
• Ensure equipment and buildings are maintained and in good repair to facilitate smooth operations.
• Familiarize with and enforce all company safety rules and regulations
• Prioritize safety as the top company priority and set an example for employees
• Monitor individual performance to ensure adherence to high standards and procedures
• Address any deviations promptly to maintain product quality
• Ensure the quality of all finished products and investigate any reasons for loss of quality
• Implement corrective measures to maintain high-quality standards
• Learn and utilize INFOR system and iPad for work orders, preventive maintenance, and inventory management
• Perform machine repair, installation, and troubleshooting activities as required
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms
• Collaborate with operators and maintenance personnel to address operational needs promptly
• Maintain composure in difficult situations and adapt to changing circumstances
• Display flexibility and resilience in addressing challenges
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot various equipment and systems, including cooking systems, and waste treatment systems
• Strong organizational skills, time management abilities, and attention to detail
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred
• Works well with others in a team environment
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed
• Strong industrial maintenance background and problem solving
• Experience with maintenance management system, Infor/EAM
• Previous experience in meat industry rendering & waste pre-treatment
• Bi-lingual (speaking, reading, and writing). Fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, & Creole is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High temp, continuous rendering systems
• DAF wastewater pre-treatment experience
• Ability to attend work consistently
• Must be able to withstand long periods in cold, warm, or wet/damp environments.
• Maintain a clean work area
• Be adaptable and dependable with the ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to stand for 8 hours and work 12 hour shifts occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement . Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency . American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

Summary
American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is building a state-of-the-art beef processing operation in Warren County MO along interstate 70.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

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