Beef Modernization General Foreman

Greater Omaha Packing Co • Omaha, NE

10h

About The Position

This individual will oversee and direct the Beef Modernization Supervisor and
all Beef Modernization Sorters required to implement a modernized approach of
tissue presentation and preparation from traditional beef slaughter post-mortem
inspection done by USDA- FSIS. Resolve problems and issues with staffing and
employees as they arise. Communicate frequently with USDA-FSIS inspection
personnel regarding final carcass disposition and other issues as needed. Assist
QC Supervisor with supervision of QC technicians as needed to support FSQA
department duties.

Requirements

• B.S. in Animal Science, Meat Science or related science discipline preferred.
• Understanding of harvest floor operations with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in packing industry or working on beef harvest floor.
• Harvest floor knife skills and experience.
• Knowledge of USDA -FSIS online procedures and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of bovine anatomy, physiology and common pathologies.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SSOP, GMP and Animal handling programs. HACCP certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of Food safety, microbiology, sanitation and other Quality assurance responsibilities.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with other department/area supervisors and in-plant USDA personnel.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to mine, analyze, prepare and present food safety data. Be able to demonstrate proficiency in software such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and prestige.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. Knife work is required and will include continuous repetitive hand motions: gripping, pinching, and grasping. Must be able to stand on concrete or elevated platforms for 8 to 10 hours per day. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Be able to speak on the phone, make field visits to industrial areas when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP certification preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train Beef Modernization team on bovine anatomy, physiology, pathology and contamination.
• Lead and develop Beef Modernization team’s understanding of conditions/diseases requiring a carcass and its part be held for USDA Public Health Veterinarian disposition.
• Audit and evaluate performance of the Beef Modernization team to ensure all procedures and decisions are aligned with GOP sorting procedure.
• Coordinate and maintain effective Sorter staffing, while minimizing turnover.
• Conduct staff meetings as needed to address department changes or concerns.
• Assist QC supervisors with other FSQA departmental duties as needed.
• Assist with supervision of pre-operational inspections and production set up.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees