Supervisor, Production - 2nd Shift

Job Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Harlan, IA

Our role of the Supervisor is to supervise the production line workers. They are responsible for the routine communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of Line Workers in assignments as required for the day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Before shift starts physically and visually inspect the assigned work area for any safety hazards.
• Planning, organizing, and executing all production schedules.
• Conducts daily production changes.
• Comply and follow USDA, OSHA, and all quality control standards.
• Writing work orders and managing "down time" of production lines.
• Perform all daily Production Reports.
• Maintains a safe work environment for all employees.
• Maintain and seek to improve the working environment for all employees, constituents and peers.
• Complete all hourly employee payroll, vacation, and PTO accurately and on time. Communicate weekly to the Operations Manager, the employees expect to use vacation or PTO the following week.
• Maintain and strive to improve methods, which support viable and attainable throughput on all lines/areas assigned to you.
• A knowledge of labor cost and the ability to explain labor costs in your area of responsibility is necessary.
• Meet yield expectations as assigned to the products produced; when this is not possible, be able to explain as to why the yield expectations were not achieved.
• Meet expectations of our HACCP plan and supporting programs.
• Complete accurately, all paperwork or digital reports as assigned and disseminate all reports digital or in paper form to all appropriate personnel as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Should be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure and succeed within a competitive environment.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
• Strong computer skills are necessary including Outlook.
• Must have the ability to look up standard Excel documents.
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Working Conditions

• The duties are to be performed in a cold/wet working environment.
• Must demonstrate a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stand, walk, stoop, reach above and below shoulders (lift 30 to 90 pounds intermittently and may assist with lifting).

Benefits

• Innovation at the Core: Collaborate on cutting-edge food solutions that set industry benchmarks.
• Career Advancement: With our rapid growth and diverse product lines, you’ll have endless opportunities to develop and excel.
• Culture of Collaboration: Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and celebrates your successes.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development programs.