1st Shift Production Leader – Lean Meat Processing

JBS USA; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods, Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a 1st Shift Production Superintendent to lead processing operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of supervisors and hourly staff.

The ideal candidate has extensive production experience in food manufacturing, strong lean principles, and proven ability to drive cost reductions while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory experience and ability to lead teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with leadership capabilities.
• Experience in leading operating groups and setting objectives.
• Willingness to work long hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe working environment for employees and conducts accident investigations when required.
• Directs processing operations and personnel to meet standards, manage budget, and provide production data.
• Sets and tracks performance to targets, budgets, and operating plans; monitors attendance and administers discipline.
• Establishes short-term activities for processing continuity, including shift schedules, material requisition, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates with other plant functions to achieve output, productivity, and quality.
• Assists HR with hiring/training shift supervisors and supports plant manager activities.
• Works with maintenance to ensure staff are trained and equipment downtime is minimized.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates processing labor for stable productivity and cost control.
• Recommends improvements in processing flow and methods to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Ensures effective operating methods and procedures to prevent problems and improve product quality.
• Suggests modifications to machines/equipment to improve processing and product quality.
• Maintains relations with USDA, FSQA, and plant personnel.

Skills

Extensive knowledge

Supervisory skills

Verbal & written communication

Team leadership

Experience leading teams

Willing to work long hours/weekends

Education

College degree or higher

Tools

PC software (word processing, spreadsheets)

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods, Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a 1st Shift Production Superintendent to lead processing operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of supervisors and hourly staff.

The ideal candidate has extensive production experience in food manufacturing, strong lean principles, and proven ability to drive cost reductions while maintaining safety standards.