Stuffing Room Subject Matter Expert at None

 Essential duties & responsibilities include the following:

• Greet all potential operators entering stuffing, giving them a full QX system walk through on their first day, introducing them to the Stuffing Room operator that they will be paired with and working side by side with them on their first night of operating.
• Performing the required classroom and shop floor training with Stuffing Room Operators in training.
• Monitoring the performance of operators in training and assisting with hands-on training when needed.
• Monitoring the progress between the Stuffing Room operator and trainee.
• Training to the assigned Learning Plans and executing Coach Observations.
• Identify operator training needs and seek additional resources as needed to further develop partner skills.
• Preparing, administering, grading and going through the Stuffing Room operator exam with operators in training.
• Work with the Stuffing Room Coordinator on creating new training material and better training methods.
• Ensure operator compliance with job specifications for appropriate changeovers.
• Ensure operator compliance with job specifications for correct assemblies/disassembly.
• Ensure operator compliance with the operating process to standard.
• Partner with the Stuffing Room Coordinator, Facilitators, Team Leads, Shift Managers and Human Resources to recognize and select potential candidates for training in stuffing.
• Ensure partner compliance with SOP, SSOP, GMP, Standard Work Procedures, and SQF requirements.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all Salm Partners and USDA sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Support operators in adjusting machines and equipment as needed.
• Monitor and adjust workflow to ensure well-running operations.
• Analyze and resolve production problems and assist Partners in resolving work issues.
• Confer with Maintenance personnel and operators to resolve equipment problems.
• Address concerns and communicate major issues to the Stuffing Room Coordinator, Facilitators, Shift Managers and Operations Director in a timely manner.
• Promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Actively promote a safe work environment through enforcement of established safety policies and procedures.
• Promote and maintain safety awareness and identify and resolves potential safety issues.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are always operated in a safe and efficient manner by Operators and Backup Operators.
• Ensure department personnel follow established Lockout/Tag-out procedures without fail.
• Support the Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement initiatives of the company.
• Participate in a weekly recap meeting with the Stuffing Room Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Stuffing Room Coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                        

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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. Must have exemplary communication skills and enjoy teaching and developing people.  Must be able to effectively handle multiple priorities and time demands in a deadline-intensive environment.  Must also have strong leadership skills and proven work ethic, honesty, trustworthiness and integrity. 

Department Experience

Must have Level Two Stuffing Room Operator experience.  Partner must have the patience and experience, successfully training partners in stuffing.  Must have in depth knowledge on all of the Stuffing Room, Tower and Cook Chill equipment, how to assemble, operate and troubleshoot each piece of equipment on all systems. 

Education and/or Experience                                                  

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is normally required; a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Business, Supervisory Management or related field is preferred.  Prior supervisory or leadership experience and previous work experience in a USDA-regulated ready-to-eat processed food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.  Solid understanding of meat processing, specifically with ready-to-eat sausage products, and basic knowledge of USDA regulations as they pertain to fully cooked meat & poultry sausage product is required.  Previous experience with Standard Work is strongly preferred.

Communication Skills                                                  

Must possess highly effective interpersonal communication skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.  Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as performance reviews.  Must also have the ability to speak effectively before small groups.  Must listen well, and create an environment of open communication and collaborative problem solving.

Computer Skills                                               

Must possess basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.  Previous experience with MAS 500 or related integrated ERP manufacturing software systems is strongly preferred.

Mathematical Skills                                         

Must possess strong math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must also possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and to create and interpret bar graphs and data charts.

Reasoning Ability                                            

Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and the ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.  Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills are required.  Previous experience applying Root Cause Problem Solving methods is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Partner is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The Partner is occasionally required to use hands for fine manipulation.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.  

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Partner is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and caustic chemicals. There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various production work areas.  The work environment is wet and slippery most times.  The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud.  Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, slip-resistant footwear and hearing protection at all times on the production floor.  Gloves, goggles, rain suits, and rubber boots may be required at different times in the course of the work being performed.