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Production Supervisor -Plant 1 Evis (Days)

Foster Farms · Livingston, CA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$70k–$82k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Industrial
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Foster Farms (industrial) in Livingston, CA.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Packaging lines
Base pay
$70k–$82k

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How this role compares

Against 41 other live production postings in California.

Base pay
About 11% below similar roles

Typical $76k–$95k, from 18 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 93%
  • Lean 38%
  • Root cause 26%
  • 5S 24%
  • EHS / safety 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Foster Farms

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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Qualifications

  • ✓Must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience (preferably in the agricultural industry).
  • ✓Must demonstrate ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
  • ✓Must have good interpersonal skills.
  • ✓Must have strong mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on quality, productivity, timecards, reports, etc.
  • ✓Must be able to evaluate employees fairly and objectively; must possess strong human resources skills.
  • ✓Must have the ability to flex production to meet hourly changing product mix demands.
  • ✓Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
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Description

Pay Range: $70,304 to $82,285 per year.

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

  • •Responsible for supervising packaging line employees to achieve daily production goals.
  • •Supervise the packaging of poultry products varying from whole body to skinless, boneless meat while meeting finished product internal and USDA criteria.
  • •Train and monitor hourly employees, taking appropriate disciplinary action as required.
  • •Ensure a safe work environment and take appropriate corrective action as needed, conducting safety training.
  • •Provide timely feedback to employees regarding problems with productivity, quality, safety, down time and regulatory issues.
  • •Manage his/her line to achieve company yield objectives.
  • •Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
  • •Attend training as required, including Quality Control, Human Resources, etc.
  • •Other duties as assigned.

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