Lead Person - Ham Pack 1st

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

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Petersburg, VA Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Hiring Company: 

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

Overview:

As Lead Person -tasked with running a specific area of production in an efficient and safe manner. Needs to understand the daily schedule and communicate the information to operators. Have an understanding of product rotation – first in first out concept. Ensures orders are processed in accordance with the Boar’s Head's customer service standards. Is also familiar with; standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse, distribution center, or meat processing facility. The successful candidate will also be able to think proactively, thrive under pressure, and assist the production supervisors in achieving departmental goals and production including the ability to train others and troubleshoot issues.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager
  • Responsible for operating and helping to maintaining equipment within their assigned area
  • Assist with reporting problem situations and makes recommendations to Supervisor to enhance the efficiency of production
  • Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training, and development of other employees
  • Assists Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coaches employees or makes recommendations to Supervisor for further actions
  • Must follow Company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Verify accuracy of order/invoices/manifests, complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures to ensure accurate record keeping and product control
  • Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers

Qualifications:

  • Employee is required to work in cold, damp environment.
  • Position requires having worked in leadership capacity in a manufacturing/food production environment
  • Must have basic oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds (with assistance, when required)
  • Available to work a Monday - Friday schedule, with weekend work dictated by production needs
  • Fork-lift/tow motor experience
  • Experience with Oracle systems preferred

Location:

Petersburg, VA

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Ham Packing 1st Shift
About this role

Summary

Supervise production area, ensure safety, efficiency, and product quality in ham packing.

Job title

Lead Person - Ham Pack 1st

Experience level

leadership capacity in manufacturing/food production

Industry

food production

Location requirements

Petersburg, VA, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipcommunicationequipment operationinventory controlsafety standards

Preferred skills

oracle systemsfork-liftteamworkproblem-solvingtraining

Specializations

food productionwarehousemeat processingteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Petersburg, VA, USA

On-site City