Production Supervisor-2nd Shift
2nd Shift 3:30 pm to 3:00 am weekends as needed
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a hands-on Fully Cooked Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in our food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for supervising production employees, meeting production schedules, maintaining product quality, and ensuring compliance with plant safety, USDA regulations, and company policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee daily production activities, assign employee duties, and ensure production schedules are met.
Plan staffing requirements and ensure timely production startup and completion of scheduled orders.
Adjust production schedules as needed to meet customer demands and maintain proper inventory rotation.
Enforce plant safety standards, USDA regulations, and applicable company policies and procedures.
Train, coach, and develop production employees, operators, and team leads.
Ensure accurate and timely employee timekeeping and production documentation.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics to resolve production issues and maintain efficient operations.
Coordinate and track equipment repairs, maintenance requests, and work orders.
Identify opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, employee productivity, and product quality.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred, but not required.
- 5 years previous supervisory experience in meat processing/manufacturing food production or a similar industry.
- Knowledge of meat processing, safety, and quality standards.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
- Knowledge of production equipment and processes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English with strong verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to have a full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching outward, pushing, pulling, intensive hand/wrist movement and lifting to meet the NSP minimum required pounds per day which is up to 50 pounds (unassisted). The employee must be able to walk and stand for a significant amount of time on even concrete surfaces, which may at times be slippery due to marinades, water, and other liquids associated with the production process.
Due to noise levels in the work environment, the use of hearing protection is required. The employee must have good, corrected vision to see details at close range or at a distance. The employee will be working in a climate-controlled environment of -40ºF to -45ºF. The employee may be exposed to strong odors such as raw meat and marinades from seasoned meat.
While in the production area, the employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include hair and beard nets, rubber-sold shoes, smocks, hearing protection and hard hats.
2nd Shift 3:30 pm to 3:00 am weekends as needed