2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Land O'Frost; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role emphasizes process improvement, operational efficiency, and leadership within the production environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in meat processing or food manufacturing, with a focus on regulatory compliance and employee engagement. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the quality and safety of products enjoyed by consumers. If you are passionate about food safety and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in meat processing/food industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety programs.
• Oversee production operations and improve plant efficiency.

Skills

Process Improvement

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Lean Manufacturing

Food Safety

Education

Bachelor’s in Meat Science

Bachelor’s in Food Science

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Bachelor’s in Operational Management

Tools

HACCP Certification

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

• Quality and Food Safety: Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Red Zone audits, HACCP checks, and product quality assessments.
• Process Improvement: Reduce foreign material through process stability and improvement. Sustain CAPA through process control and root cause analysis tools like 5-Why’s.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance plant efficiency, reduce waste, and improve methods and equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing: Execute process improvement and lean manufacturing activities.
• Leadership: Serve as an acting team leader in the absence of the designated leader. Lead by example to promote food safety, employee safety, and quality programs.
• Supervision: Oversee production operations, shifts, and related functions. Communicate changes, monitor quality and safety standards, and lead in challenging situations.
• Culture and Engagement: Promote and reinforce core values and culture. Work towards improving employee engagement and retention.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage the department to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal processes related to employee safety, food safety, quality, HR, and process controls.
• Performance Metrics: Achieve department performance metrics, including production, yield, efficiencies, and labor utilization.
• Efficiency Planning: Manage labor and line components to meet schedule needs effectively.

About YOU

• Experience: Minimum 4 years in meat processing/food industry experience in lieu of a degree; 2+ years with a degree preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s in meat science, food science, business administration, operational management, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications: HACCP Certification, Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
• Knowledge: Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Hours: 2pm-12am, weekends as needed.
• Travel: Local and/or overnight travel required (10%).

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