1ST SHIFT CUT GENERAL FOREMAN

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Ottumwa seeks a General Foreman to lead the 1st-cut department. This exempt, full-time role requires overseeing the cut floor, coordinating supervisors, and ensuring production targets, quality, and on-time delivery.

Applicants bring extensive production knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and sanitation while maintaining positive labor relations. The company values equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in processing plant industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Bi-lingual helpful, but not required.
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire cut floor production.
• Direct supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth and develop teamwork to attain department objectives.
• Review daily production schedule to plan work and personnel assignments.
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual (helpful)

Attendance record

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:GENERAL FOREMAN

DEPARTMENT:1ST- CUT

LOCATION:Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Bi-lingual helpful, but not required.
• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in processing plant industry preferred.
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to oversee entire cut floor production.
• Direct supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth and develop team work to attain department objectives.
• Review daily production schedule to plan work and personnel assignments.
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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