Production Supervisor

Job Description Overview Key Responsibilities Supervise daily production operations focused on retail raw beef and/or pork cuts, ensuring safety, quality, yield, and throughput targets are consistently met. Lead, coach, and develop hourly production teams. Oversee and support meat fabrication processes (primal to subprimal to retail cuts), ensuring consistency, minimal trim loss, and adherence to specifications. Drive yield performance, monitor giveaway and waste, and implement corrective actions to improve profitability. Ensure proper execution of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) processes, including seal integrity, gas ratios, and product presentation. Enforce USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, maintaining audit‑ready operations at all times. Partner with QA, Maintenance, and Sanitation to resolve issues impacting yield, downtime, and product quality. Drive performance through KPIs, labor planning, scheduling, and productivity metrics. Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and line optimization. Ensure accurate production reporting, yield tracking, and shift handoffs. Required Experience & Qualifications 3+ years of supervisory experience in meat processing (beef and/or pork required — not poultry‑only). Hands‑on experience with retail meat cuts, including knowledge of primal and subprimal breakdown. Proven experience managing yield performance, including waste reduction and trim optimization. Experience working in a USDA‑regulated environment. Exposure to or hands‑on experience with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Proven ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. Strong working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety compliance. Comfortable working on the production floor in cold, wet, and physically demanding conditions. Strong leadership, communication, and accountability skills. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on cutting/fabrication background (ability to pass or evaluate a cutting test is a strong plus). Experience supervising butchers or meat cutters in a retail or foodservice production environment. Familiarity with MAP equipment and packaging systems (tray sealers, gas flushing, etc.). Bilingual (English/Spanish). Experience with production systems, yield tracking, and KPI dashboards. Background in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement (5S, waste reduction, line efficiency). Experience: Senior Level Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year About Us Well established Food Manufacturing company and leading provider of poultry and meat solutions throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Texas, Nevada and New Mexico. Built with two principles in mind: make a quality product and provide the best customer service possible. The Company’s management and employees are committed to these principles daily. Benefits Annual Bonus Incentives Comprehensive Benefits 401(k) with match Incredible Advancement Opportunities Collaborative culture and leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr