The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

SUMMARY

This job coordinates the activities in the packaging area on each shift to produce finished products at target specifications in a food safe environment, to maximize operational efficiencies and to ensure the safety of all employees.

TYPICAL EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3+ years related experience and/or training

• Ensures compliance to Company policy, procedures, and Union Agreement (where applicable). Ensures demonstrated leadership of team members and other support personnel is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
• Ensures that all employees are following safe practices and participating in the CARE process by being proactive in their approach to safety inside and outside of work.
• Supervises the packaging area employees by directing the activities of the team to provide the best support during each shift.
• Ensures that the packaging area is operating as efficient as possible at all times in conjunction with changes in the process throughout each shift. This includes the development and implementation of process/productivity improvements that affect Safety, Quality, and/or Costs and to manage all tote and rework activities to minimize the overall impact to plant operations.
• Ensures that all packaging area employees are properly trained to operate equipment, keep records, make timely communications, and to complete any other activity occurring in their area to maximize overall operational effectiveness.
• Ensures that finished product quality, food safety, and overall sanitation procedures and practices are meeting specification or standards.