An Assistant Retail Store Manager provides support to the Manager of a retail store, either an independent business or a store that is part of a large retail chain. May have primary responsibility for hiring and training retail sales staff. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. Supervises sales, warehouse, cleaning, maintenance and security staff and prepares work schedules. Responsible for resolving customer complaints.
Assistant Production Manager Steadfast Farms Bethlehem, CT Job Details Full-time From $41,600 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Food production Customer communication Food safety management Food processing plant experience Customer service Team leadership Safety regulations English Inventory management software Manufacturing facility experience Driver's License HACCP Production management software Attention to detail Quality control Implementation of OSHA safety standards Quality standards in production Crew management Managing food or beverage production teams Food safety Delegation Full Job Description Steadfast Farms is hiring an Assistant Production Supervisor for our USDA-inspected poultry processing facility in Bethlehem, CT. We are veteran-owned and operated, and we run Connecticut's only USDA-inspected poultry slaughter and processing facility. More than 180 farms across the Northeast rely on us to bring their birds to market. Our facility is certified to process organic poultry under USDA Organic standards, and we are New England's only Certified Humane Slaughter operation for Animal Welfare Approved flocks by A Greener World. HACCP certification is preferred, not required. If you don't have it, we will pay to get you certified.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You'll report directly to our Facility Manager, lead a 8-12 member production team, and step in to run the plant when the Facility Manager is out. This is a floor-level leadership job, not a desk job. Train and develop the production team using hands-on coaching and demonstration, not just instruction Motivate the crew to hold or increase pace without sacrificing quality or safety Delegate clearly and verify the work was completed correctly Interview and hire to keep the crew staffed Keep the plant compliant with USDA, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and OSHA standards Hit the KPI targets set by the Facility Manager — yield, efficiency, labor cost, line speed Complete and verify daily production records Build and run a preventive maintenance schedule for all processing equipment Order supplies so the line never stops for a preventable shortage Improve SOPs to increase efficiency and reduce waste Learn and use our ERP system (Odoo) for production records, inventory, and reporting Maintain customer and vendor relationships, including calls and email
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
Previous experience as a team leader, shift supervisor, or comparable management role Working knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, OSHA, and USDA regulations — or the ability to learn them quickly Meticulous attention to detail Comfortable with technology and able to learn a company ERP system Excellent written and verbal communication in English Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle 18 or older, able to commute to
Bethlehem, CT Preferred:
HACCP certification (we sponsor and pay for it if you don't have one) USDA-regulated processing, poultry, or food manufacturing experience Bilingual English/Spanish Experience with AI platforms and tools Experience running preventive maintenance schedules
PAY AND BENEFITS
Starting $41,600 annual salary (Based on experience), paid weekly, plus performance incentives PTO and Sick Time Federal holidays off, unless the needs of the business require otherwise Most weekends off — Monday-Friday operation, some weekend work required HACCP certification sponsored and paid for Complimentary food program and employee poultry discounts Personal Protective Gear Stipend
SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS
The facility runs Monday through Friday. Operations start as early as 6:30 AM and the plant is under USDA inspection from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Cleaning begins after inspection and runs until complete. The facility closes for approximately two weeks around the winter holidays; that time is unpaid. This is physical work in a processing environment: standing and moving throughout your shift, manual lifting and carrying, and exposure to noise (85+ decibels), heat up to 99°F, cold down to 0°F, moisture, and live and raw animal odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a veteran-owned and operated company, we especially encourage veterans to apply. Steadfast Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Connecticut law.
Pay:
From $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
