2ND SHIFT LOIN BONE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JBS Foods; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Foods in Ottumwa is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Loin Bone 2ND team. The role involves achieving production targets, supervising workers, enforcing safety and cleanliness, and ensuring policy compliance on the line.

The position requires strong communication, conflict‑resolution skills, and the ability to work with the Union and USDA staff. Hours typically start early with extended shifts, and sponsorship is not available for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience and leadership abilities in a production setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts and maintain productive team relations.
• Bilingual abilities are advantageous in a multi-language environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management.
• Supervise production employees.
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees.
• Ensure policy compliance with all production employees.
• Perform various duties as assigned.
• Responsible for meeting volume goals and reducing costs while maintaining good relations with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HR policies.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Bilingual helpful

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Production Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Loin Bone 2ND

LOCATION: Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS: E Exempt

Principle Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management
• Supervise production employees
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
• Ensure policy compliance with all production employees
• Perform various duties as assigned
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees
• Ensure compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies

Working Conditions

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak multiple languages beneficial
• Good attendance and safety records (Less than 3 Points, for internal candidates)

Education

• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred

Experience

1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork industry preferred

Special Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English
• Bilingual skills helpful
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Computer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work 50+ hours

Relationships

Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management

External: USDA and Union

Supervision of Personnel

Hourly direct reports (25-50), production employees

Comments

The hours and schedule for this position are typically 5:30 am - 3:00 pm, Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Sat urdays are typically scheduled.

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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