PRM Lead Production Technician

Atmore, AL

Full Time

Experienced

PRM Lead Production Technician
"Help lead daily production operations while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency from harvest through finished product."

Department: Perdido River Meats LLC
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and are committed to preserving our heritage while building a strong future. If you're passionate about leadership, teamwork, and producing high-quality products, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role
The PRM Lead Production Technician supports the Operations Manager by overseeing daily slaughter and processing operations while serving as second-in-command for the facility. This hands-on leadership position ensures production goals, product quality, food safety, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance are achieved while providing guidance, training, and support to production team members.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining efficient operations while embodying the Tribal Core Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.Key Responsibilities

Serve as second-in-command and oversee operations in the absence of the Operations Manager.
Lead daily slaughter and processing activities from live animal handling through finished product.
Perform and oversee all phases of harvest and processing, including stunning, slaughter, fabrication, and processing.
Ensure humane animal handling and compliance with USDA, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
Coordinate daily work assignments, staffing, job rotations, and production priorities.
Monitor production flow, product quality, yields, and waste reduction.
Train, mentor, and support production employees on safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
Maintain production records, inventory, sanitation, and workplace safety.
Communicate production updates, concerns, and improvement opportunities to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or industry training preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience in meat slaughter and processing.
Experience in a lead or senior production role preferred.
Experience working in a USDA-inspected facility with HACCP and food safety programs required.
Ability to work flexible or irregular hours as needed.
Ability to successfully complete required criminal and character background checks.
Ability to travel for required training and professional development.
Ability to successfully perform all essential job functions.

Essential Competencies

Strong working knowledge of slaughter, fabrication, meat processing, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to safely operate processing equipment and work in physically demanding, cold, and wet environments.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop employees.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
High attention to detail with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Dependable, accountable, and committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.

Total Rewards Package
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with Employer Match
Performance Bonuses
Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA)
Professional Development Opportunities

Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
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In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part by any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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