Intern - Operations - Golden State Foods

JOB SUMMARY: Under Supervision, the intern(s) will gain hands-on experience by working on general day to day activities, assist where needed in the Department and develop project(s). Essential functions are further elaborated below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates and monitors day-to-day LPNA operations, analyzing operations, taking corrective action, providing constructive feedback and monitoring cost and expenses, to achieve Liquids division and GSF productivity and quality objectives and to ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory agency regulations. (50%)
• Supervises the daily activities of production supervisors, providing instruction, training and performance feedback to ensure production efficiency and quality objectives are met or exceeded. (10%)
• Identify and resolve process operational issues, facilitate equipment problems, maintain quality, productivity and safety utilizing available resources (QA/Sanitation/Maintenance Supervisors) (10%)
• Enforce safety standards and quality procedures to ensure that department and GSF safety rules and quality specifications are adhered to. (10%)
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, process improvement, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes. (10%)
• Routinely informs and communicates with all LPNA department resources (Director/Manager/QA/ Sanitation/Maintenance) to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Capacity to create positive relationships with staff, volunteers, potential community supporters and partners
• Comfort with engaging (written and verbal) corporate entities for partnership opportunities

Education/Certification:

• Freshman-Senior in College; Graduate Student preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Written and verbal communication skills (B)
• Computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word (J)
• Research skills (B)
• Customer service concepts and techniques (B) 

Skill and ability to:

• Model GSF Creed and Values consistently with associates, peers and community leaders.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems with support from management.
• Support and motivate employees in a team-based environment.
• Apply creative and innovative methods for growth of GSF.
• Prepare and deliver spreadsheet/charts and Power Point presentations to management, customers, community leaders and other external organizations.
• Support long-term, high level relationships with GSF Foundation supporters and community leaders.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees and committee chairs verbally and in writing

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Understand that actions and communications have a significant moral and community image impact.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards:  GSF Foundation policies, procedures, and standards
• Productivity/quality standards:  accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Budget and cost containment
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Organization and attention to detail
• Project/assignment standards
• Associate, customer and community satisfaction

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Beef processing and formulation concepts and techniques (E)
• Supervisory concepts and procedures (J)
• Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Supervise and motivate subordinate managers and associates in a team-based environment
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed