Slaughter Production Supervisor
National Beef · Tama, IA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at National Beef (food & beverage) in Tama, IA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Iowa: typical posted base $89k–$117k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 29 production supervisor openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live production postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (3+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 90%
- SAP 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at National Beef
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- 2
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Responsibilities
Slaughter Production Supervisor
requirements
- ✓Actively promoting adherence to plant Quality, Sanitation, GMPP, and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications
- ✓Managing staffing levels to current labor standards
requirements
- ✓Assigning
responsibilities
to team members as required to meet planned production schedules
- ◆Coordinating the proper training of team members with the assigned department
- ◆Applying disciplinary actions in accordance with plant policies and procedures
- ◆Investigating production delays and taking corrective action as necessary
- ◆Keeping management informed of the status of production and promptly notifying management of issues impacting production
- ◆Coordinating the storage and rework of quality control hold products with appropriate plant personnel
- ◆Promoting an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability
- ◆Other duties as assigned
This is an on-site position. This is a safety sensitive position.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates for the Slaughter Production Supervisor position should possess the following:
- ✓High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- ✓Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
- ✓Professional experience within packaging/food products industry is preferred
- ✓Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is preferred
- ✓Experience working with a diverse group of people
- ✓Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- ✓Ability to analyze data and information, and to make effective and timely decisions
- ✓Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
- ✓Ability to work under pressure and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
- ✓Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- ✓Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and resourceful
- ✓Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- ✓Strong safety and performance record
Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.
Company Overview
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama County, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the community. Come join our family!
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Find your future at Iowa Premium!
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for qualified professionals to join our family as a Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Iowa Premium could become your next career move! Apply Today!!
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include but are not limited to
- •Supervising all production activities in accordance with plant policies, programs, and standards concerning safety, quality, productivity, and cost
- •Providing continual leadership and guidance to team members for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing good working relationships
- •Actively promoting plant safety and environmental programs and procedures that are in compliance with plant and regulatory
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