Protein Processing Center Supervisor

Gleaners Food Bank Of I•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response. Position Purpose of Protein Processing Center Supervisor (PPC) The PPC Supervisor will work primarily in refrigerated and frozen areas coordinating the production of temp controlled boxes of product. They will need to have a strong attention to detail in checking quality of product both raw and finished. They will need to monitor inventory levels and make sure production deadlines are kept. They will need to also coordinate with multiple departments to make sure product is received in, processed, and shipped in a timely manner. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Ability to read, write and to understand instructions
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors
Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records
Ability to work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
Understands warehouse inventory
Commitment to a service-oriented organization where team building and collaboration are paramount
Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis
Maintain a positive attitude
Valid driver's license and insurable by company vehicle insurance provider
Ability to execute instructions with exacting (100% compliance) attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in customer service is desired
Previous experience and/or training in supervision or team lead level desired
Bilingual desired (Spanish/English)
Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication skills

Responsibilities

Primary Functions will be to run the production project of temp controlled product. This will involve managing staff to pack boxes, picking product to be packed, recording finished cases, trash, doing constant quality checks, and assisting in the receiving and shipping of product as needed.
Supervise cleaning and sanitation of PPC room and equipment. Monitoring production process, verification, and documentation as needed.
Personnel management
Assign workloads and ensure performance of jobs by providing supervision, regular feedback, open communication, coaching, training, evaluation, discipline and accountability to staff.
Manage attendance for direct reports.
Motivate staff to be an effective part of the Gleaners team working together to achieve the organization’s goals.
Prepare product for distribution (including wrapping pallets and labeling orders), and ship product to final customer.
Responsible for operating the machines used to package food products.
Change tasks and assignments as the needs of our Distribution Center require.
Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
Active participant of HACCP team to ensure food safety of the process and product.
Conducts Pre-Operational duties including ATP testing and micro swabbing.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Days, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday
Learning & Development Opportunities
Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D
Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Maternal, parental & caregiver leave
On-site Gym
Wellness programs
403(b) Plan with up to 4% match
Monthly attendance bonus
Earn up to 10% incentive pay
Apparel allowance