PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1ST SHIFT (BEEF)

Description

Position at Empire Packing

Production Supervisor

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Production Supervisor at JBS. The production supervisor will be responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Takes direction from Production Manager on scheduling, line preparation, and production execution. Direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Manages production for day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed schedules priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to ensure production efficiencies are met. Enforces company work rules and policies, evaluates assigned work performance and takes corrective action(s). Leads, coaches, and trains assigned personnel to work standards and ensures all procedures and work standards are being followed constantly. This position is based out of our Mason, Ohio location.

Responsibilities:

1. Effectively manages assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.
   1. Leads through effective goal setting, communication, and coaching.
   2. Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, corrective actions, disciplines, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.
   3. Motivates, coaches, corrects, and challenges personnel with a positive approach.
   4. Expert knowledge for all positions on assigned production line(s).
   5. Maintains an open dialogue with assigned team members.
   6. Resolves problems in a direct and positive way when approached with feedback and concerns.
2. Monitors and supervises all aspects of assigned production line(s).
   1. Supervises assigned personnel ensuring work standards are implemented and followed.
      1. Ensures lead associates properly use personnel team and follow work standards to produce a defect-free product.
      2. Ensures work teams are fully staffed to maintain targeted workflow.
      3. Ensures lead associates provide work teams the tools and supplies needed to accomplish standard work.
      4. Make sure all production change-overs are performed properly and efficiently.
   2. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on machines, that work teams are operating machines properly and safely, and that equipment is stored properly.
      1. Communicates to the maintenance team of any problems or concerns with equipment.
   3. Assists in production scheduling to improve production leveling.
   4. Ensures area of responsibility has been properly cleaned and sanitized.
   5. Assures compliance with all company safety rules and GMPs.
      1. Has expert knowledge of all safety rules and monitors personnel to ensure compliance.
      2. Ensures personal protective equipment (PPE) is being used correctly.
      3. Ensures areas are clear of safety hazards, floors are free of debris, and equipment is free of excess product.
3. Assumes responsibility for production quality and continuous improvement.
   1. Ensures products are produced to customer specification and defect free.
   2. Ensures work teams follow standard work practices to promote improved production efficiency and achieve production targets.
   3. Ensures employees are properly trained on standard work practices and perform job tasks as defined.
   4. Ensures production flow is consistent, throughput is monitored, and efficiency targets are met.
   5. Ensures trainers train on proper work standards, maintain all proper documentation, and are in their assigned areas monitoring processes and product for defects and opportunities.
   6. Ensures transfer of finished product from production floor to storage area is performed within standard operating procedure.
4. Assumes responsibility for production related communication flow and coordination between line workers.
   1. Communicates issues or concerns with Quality Assurance Manager, Production Manager, Production Coordinator and Facility Manager as needed.
   2. Takes a leading role in communicating among peer groups and subordinates.
5. Ensures all administration tasks are completed timely and accurately.
   1. Verifies demand schedule and usage sheets are all filled out.
   2. Completes and verifies all activity logs are completed.
   3. Ensures all documentation is routed correctly.
   4. Completes end of shift reports, i.e. scrap, labor, yield and downtime reporting.
   5. Ensure all production hours are accounted for ensuring personnel hours are allocated to the appropriate department.
6. Compliance
   1. Maintain and enforce GMP practices, safety and product quality standards.
   2. Follow safety guidelines as well as adhere to related listings in the Employee Handbook.
   3. Prepare information and assist in various certification/customer audits.
   4. Enforce safety regulations with all production employees.
   5. Ensure team members take scheduled breaks and lunches, start and finish shift on time.

1. Assumes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year experience in the manufacturing industry is required, unless the candidate has obtained an associate or bachelor’s degree (completion of a degree program will be accepted in lieu of experience).
• Must have general knowledge of food production methods and techniques, gained through experience of education.
• Prefer experience in Light Industrial environment operating in a multi-production process environment.
• Understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazarded Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. SQF, GMP, and HACCP certification preferred.
• Able to comprehendUSDA guidelines and manufacturing requirements, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and able to develop improvements in existing processes.
• Computer and mathematics skills are required.  Prior experience with systems tracking of materials is preferred.
• Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment; with minimum guidance from management.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overtime as business requires. The hours worked each week will be determined by the manufacturing needs of the department. 
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of [$60,591.-$73,619];
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.