Production Supervisor (Frozen Protein)

Job Title Production Supervisor Location Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL Employment Type Full-time | Food Manufacturing & Food Processing | 2nd Shift Job Summary Oversees and provides direction for the production associates and lead persons concerning the day‑to‑day activities of beef processing operations in order to meet GSF objectives and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. Essential Functions Coordinates and monitors day‑to‑day beef processing/cooked operations, analyzes operations, takes corrective action, provides constructive feedback, and monitors cost and expenses to achieve meat division and GSF productivity and quality objectives and to ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory agency regulations. Supervises the daily activities of production supervisors, providing instruction, training and performance feedback to ensure production efficiency and quality objectives are met or exceeded. Identifies and resolves process operational issues, facilitates equipment problems, maintains quality, productivity and safety utilizing available resources (QA/Sanitation/Maintenance Supervisors). Enforces safety standards and quality procedures to ensure that department and GSF safety rules and quality specifications are adhered to. Implements continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, process improvement, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes. Routinely informs and communicates with all meat department resources (Director/Manager/QA/Sanitation/Maintenance) to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (10%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. Leadership / Management Responsibility Oversee the day‑to‑day floor operations for up to 50 subordinates, the accuracy of inventories, production scheduling, safety, efficiency, and analysis needed to maintain the operations at a high level of efficiency, productivity and quality. Performance Categories Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality Productivity/quality standards: continuous product/process improvement Recruitment and selection of employees Department KPIs Cost containment Teamwork within the department and across departments Customer satisfaction Employee satisfaction Vendor relations Safety standards and procedures: all associates Safety standards and procedures: food Proper inventory levels/ratios of raw materials/finished goods/production supplies Minimum Qualifications Education / Certification: AA degree in food science or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution Experience: 3 to 6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment with lead or supervisory experience Knowledge: Beef processing and formulation concepts and techniques Supervisory concepts and procedures Food safety concepts and techniques Budgetary concepts and procedures PC word processing/spreadsheet software Skills and Abilities: Supervise and motivate subordinate managers and associates in a team‑based environment Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed Equal Opportunity Employer Golden State Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr