Production Supervisor – Further Processing
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Poultry Processing
Shift: Night Shift
Work Schedule:
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Monday – Friday: 2:30 PM – 1:30 AM
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Saturdays: Required during peak production periods (currently more Saturdays than not)
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Sundays: Never required
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Some shifts may end early when lines are down due to downtime
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Typically 2 of 5 production lines operate on Saturdays
Safety-Sensitive Position
About the Operation
This organization is a vertically integrated poultry producer, managing operations from feed mills and hatcheries through farms, processing, further processing, and distribution. The facility produces fresh and frozen chicken products, including breaded, marinated, and fully cooked items, serving retail, foodservice, and national customers.
As part of a large, global, multi-protein food manufacturing group, this operation offers stability, scale, and long-term growth opportunities within the food industry.
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor reports to the Shift Manager and is responsible for leading day-to-day operations on an assigned further processing production line. This role ensures that production runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, food safety, and customer specifications.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in further processing, par-fry, or fully cooked operations, who can drive performance while maintaining a strong safety and quality culture.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Performance
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Supervise and lead a team of up to 30 hourly employees on an assigned production line
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Ensure production targets are met while maintaining first-quality product standards
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Maximize yields and throughput while minimizing waste
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Monitor line performance and adjust staffing and processes as needed
Safety, Quality & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety guidelines, GMPs, USDA, and BRC requirements
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Maintain audit readiness and support customer and regulatory audits
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Enforce safety rules and ensure job-specific and safety training are completed
People Leadership
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Manage staffing, time and attendance, training, and corrective actions
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Conduct employee coaching, performance feedback, and discipline as needed
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Participate in interviews and hiring for open positions
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Build strong working relationships across departments to achieve results
Reporting & Communication
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Complete daily production and labor reports, including employee time edits
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Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure customer specifications are met
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Support continuous improvement initiatives on the assigned shift
Additional Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Preferred:
Required / Preferred Experience:
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Supervisory or lead experience in further processing, par-fry, or fully cooked food operations
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to influence, build relationships, and lead teams
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Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus
Skills & Qualifications
Language Skills:
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Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
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Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with employees
Math Skills:
Reasoning Ability:
Computer Skills:
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Working knowledge of payroll systems, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and Outlook
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Physical Demands:
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Regular standing and walking
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Occasional sitting
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Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell
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Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Work Environment:
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Wet or humid conditions
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Exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles
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Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, vibration, and chemicals
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Loud production environment
Why This Role?
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No Sunday work—ever
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Lead a large team in a high-volume further processing operation
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Be part of a stable, vertically integrated food manufacturing organization
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Opportunity to grow leadership experience in a regulated, fast-paced environment
