2nd Shift - Production Supervisor - Prepared Foods

to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies and meet or exceed budget objectives

• ✓Deploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize efficiency and facilitate ergonomics to ensure production schedules are met
• ✓Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields, etc.)
• ✓Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• ✓Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and respond to unfavorable trends
• ✓Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA

• ✓Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• ✓Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• ✓Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• ✓Work corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
• ✓Learn, understand and adhere to current Union negotiated contract if applicable
• ✓Perform additional duties as assigned

• ◆This role supervises up to 100 employees
• ◆This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

• ✓High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with relevant college course work preferred

• ✓Minimum one (1) years’ experience within a manufacturing setting; three (3) years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred
• ✓Demonstrated one (1) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three (3) years’ experience preferred
• ✓Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• ✓Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• ✓Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• ✓Proficient computer and math skills
• ✓Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• ✓Strong organizational skills

• ✓Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• ✓Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

• ✓Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• ✓Ability to be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
• ✓Ability to move about throughout shift
• ✓May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• ✓Exposure to wet and/or dusty environment
• ✓Work around live and/or raw animal odors